Quote Originally Posted by Azor View Post
Not going there.

To date…

  • Russia has less of a free hand in Syria and less prestige in the Middle East than it did under the previous administration
  • There is no evidence that Operation Timber Sycamore has been wound down
  • There have been no efforts to rein in Turkey’s Operation Euphrates Shield or its attacks on the YPG
  • There appears to be no micro-management of the military by the administration
  • Washington appears to have warmer relations with Ankara and Riyadh
  • Clashes between the FSA and YPG have been reduced


None of these developments indicate an attempt to placate Russia, dismantle NATO or other alliances, or to retreat from MENA.
Really...you really think this??