the syrian war is indeed pointless. Bashar al-Assad, leader of Ba'ath party (a socialist movement) has decided to maintain political power which has lead to the ongoing civil war. although, the entire issue started as a protest against Assad's regime but the government present at that time did wrong by tackling the issue violently. i feel this war would come to an end if Russia, Usa and Isreal would intervene properly. their help isnt enough yet.