In Syria, Rebels Still Far From Viable.

The article discusses the United States government's attempts to aid moderate Syrian rebel forces fighting in the Syrian civil war, focusing on the goal of creating a viable ground force to fight against the Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL) extremist organization. Topics addressed include U.S. president Barack Obama's strategy of providing arms and military training to the rebels, divisions within the Syrian opposition forces, and Syrian rebel leaders' attitudes towards U.S. aid.