Were the U.S. led air strikes against Syria a violation of international law? That's a rhetorical question. The U.S., the U.K, and France claimed to have proof Bashar al-Assad was responsible for using chemical weapons against his people, but that proof has yet to be shared with the international community. The attacks were launched before chemical weapons inspectors could conduct an independent investigation. The OPCW (The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons) has finally arrived for a fact-finding mission, but, the damage is already done. What if the inspectors can't find evidence of an attack?. Or if they do, what if they can't prove the Assad government was the culprit? These are the serious questions that demand serious answers. Let's start with the legality of the air strikes.