„No” to No-Fly Zones in Syria

Abstract

This study argues that the United States should not support the creation of safe havens/no fly zones in Syria. It does not have fundamental national interests in the Syrian civil war, the use of American military power to protect civilians has many risks, and any effort to create no-fly zones diverts American attention and resources from the battle against the Islamic State. There is also no guarantee that safe havens actually provide safety to those inside them.