Just in case you thought Syria was over: US ally Turkey fighting US-backed Kurdish YPG, who played a central role in taking Raqqa from ISIS. Prediction: US lets it go, leaving the Kurds out to dry. Open question: What Syrian gov. does about this region.http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-42831296 …
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The US must choose: support Syrian Kurds and confront Turkey, or quickly withdraw forces. Both have downsides, and require robust diplomatic engagement, which this administration--busy trumpeting the "defeat" of ISIS for domestic political gain--hasn't shown it can manage. (END)
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