Nice to meet you onnit t+ review American military action in Syria, if it is strategically designed and followed by a major diplomatic effort, would repair damaged American credibility with the Saudis, the Gulf States and the Jordanian and Turkish governments – all allies of the United States. It could be used to break up Iranian power in Syria and constrain its expansionist policies, but only if the Obama  administration shows more diplomatic skill than it has thus far in the Middle East. Others models of presidential leadership in the Middle East might provide useful guides to what could be done to deal with Syria.