Qatar asserts that there is no military solution to the Syrian civil war, as the Damascus government is scrambling to contain a rebel offensive now nearing its second week. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the lightning insurgency and regional leaders' appeals for Assad to engage in a real political process, FRANCE 24's Charli James welcomes Dr. Jerome Drevon, Research Associate at the Centre on Conflict, Development and Peacebuilding and Senior Analyst on Jihad and Modern Conflict at the ICG.
