Trump at Davos says the US won't use force. So that's good.

These two political commentators do a reasonable analysis as to what the hell is actually going on with this. I've been scratching my head honestly, and they cover everything I can think of think of.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr4aXZYi7MQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9hjsVf6R70&t=454s