We should be backing Carter’s plan to bring peace in Syrian conflict

Jimmy Carter has been one of the most influential former US Presidents through his work promoting international peace and democracy.

I had the privilege of meeting President Carter briefly in Indonesia and Nepal while participating in election monitoring missions.

In spite of being diagnosed this year with a brain tumour, he is continuing his work for peace, and his letter on resolving the Syrian conflict, published in the New York Times on October 25 2015 not only deserves careful consideration but his recommendations should be implemented as soon as possible.