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It is clear that the Kurds have done more to stablize Syrian than anyone. They have a working relationship with the Arabs. They have all had a belly full of ISIS animals.

I’m not a leftie (it is clear) and many of the Syrian Kurds have adoped a communal mindset. In their defense, it may be the only way to survive where they are. They are like our preppers in the US, except they are actually in a war zone. The did a great job of growing food for the fighters and with little outside help in the beginning they found ways to be self sufficient. When we stepped in with Air Support and advisors it was a huge boost, but they were already doing a good job without much help. The displaced people respect them for this. They have earned respect. We in the US should even respect them. Some don’t, it saddens me, the Syrian Kurds are very good people and tough soldiers. Even the women (YPJ), they were the force that first held against ISIS in Kobane (without our air support). In Sep/Oct 2014 it was desperate, I was watching in awe. They held against animals with heavy armor.

Elimination of ISIS is not just good for Syria, it is good for the World. It even has some Arab support in the Coalition. They have a personal interest in this. The Saudi’s have new management, they are cooperating with Israel as a foil against Iran. The problems are Iran and Turkey. Both very bad players.

Assad is not one of the “good guys” but is not Iran or Turkey evil.

Remember, Both Saudi Arabia and Israel were ready to recognize the Kurds. Amazing. That is what triggered the reaction from Iran in Iraq. That is when the Quds commander bulldozed his way against the KRG and we were telling them to wait. Some of the PUK actually engaged the Iranians and were bloodied but took they portion of flesh too.

There will be no peace in Syria without the Kurds. Iran and Turkey want Kurds crushed.

So, it falls on the US, Assad, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Israel to bring some stability again. (there are other Arab Gulf states in the coalition)

Russia says they don’t want to fight on in Syria. They think their job is done. They have no wish to have a conflict with the US. Iran will try to drag them into it.

What will that take? Nobody knows.