Agreed. But, I read somewhere that even with the coalition airstrikes and other aid, this is only a retaking of 1% of the territory ISIS holds in Iraq, and that ISIS is still gaining ground in Syria. Lots more work to do.
“...and that ISIS is still gaining ground in Syria.”
There was an article in the WSJ a few weeks ago that highlighted what you said.
Basically, the Syrian Army (heavily Allawite) is taking losses that they just can’t replace. ISIS and the regular opposition have been taking advantage of that fact and have secured more territory.
I wonder how much longer it’ll be before Assad, his family and inner circle say “Screw it, we’re outta here”.