The change that would have the greatest positive impact would be the emergence of a new government in Damascus that was acceptable to the bulk of the Syrian people and a satisfactory partner for the United States and Europe. Unfortunately, this seems likely to come about only with the blessing of Russia and Iran, both of which appear more inclined to increase their support for President Bashar al-Assad than to work for his removal.
关注难民危机后果而非原因的公共政策显然不能成功。大马士革出现既能被叙利亚民众接受又能让美欧满意的新政府可能会是个积极的变化。不幸的是，出现上述结果的前提是得到俄罗斯和伊朗的支持，但上述两国都倾向于支持阿萨德总统的政府。