A ten minute walk from my apartment is the Institute of Peace.I never knew that it existed, and have yet to see someone enter this very large and impressive building..On the brink of another war like situation in Syria I realize that it is so much easier for world leaders to go to war rather that take the infinitely more difficult path to peace.I do not know whether the US should be involved in a Syrian conflict, and I certainly decry Assad’s murderous acts.However,the question remains where will this intervention lead? Promises are always made that this will be limited and time honored; but I have heard these promises before and they never seem to be fulfilled. I think this afternoon I will walk to the Institute of Peace and see if there is anyone in the building.