The Arab League and Syria

Arab League Endorses International Action 

The Arab League on Sunday urged international action against the Syrian government to deter what it called the “ugly crime” of using chemical weapons. 

Of course, this simply raises the ...

First Question: What is the Arab League doing about something that is happening in its own neighborhood?

First Answer: Nothing (other than passing resolutions).

Next Question: Why do they think Somebody Else should do something they're unwilling to do?

Next Answer: So Somebody Else will have to take the blame for the inevitable nasty consequences.