Here’s an article that asks whether the Iraq War and calls for regime change in Syria are root causes of the current war and refugee crisis. This reminds me of something I have always struggled with – is it really ever possible for war to reduce suffering, or does it always hurt more people than it helps? Even in the case of a Saddam or the Taliban or possibly even a Hitler, it’s possible that intervening ultimately caused more pain and suffering than not intervening would have. It’s a difficult question.