IS SYRIA REACHING STATUS QUO  ?

For two nights now I have talked about the wishful thinking of Iran when it comes to Syria and how the outcome of Syria will shape the Palestinian event.

The attached article paints a picture the Iranians simply don't want to see.

What makes this article extremely interesting is the author!

It's one thing for some academic recluse who goes from the classroom to the coffee shop living in a world of hypothetical to write their opinion of Syria.

The author of this story is doesn't fit that mold.

The future of Syria is not heading  in the direction Iran needs it to.

Does that mean Iran is leaning towards pulling the trigger on the Palestinian event?

Perhaps, but I see more and more indications of Iran trying to find a way to shape the " New Syria".

A " New Syria" that Russia and Iran could be working on.

A " New Syria" based on some compromised leadership that Iran can still have the majority of influence over.

Sunni Businessmen or some " understanding" with the Syrian Muslim Brotherhood... Ya I know... Fat chance...... could be what Iran is working on.

What the author of this article brings to the table is the disturbing reality of a Syria on the edge of falling into Civil War regardless of actions by Iran or any other sympathetic nation.

I have tried to talk myself into see a way Iran could survive this Syrian disaster for the simple reason I understand all too well what the second order effect would be.

Everyday brings a new piece to the jigsaw puzzle of the Middle East.

The problem seems to be the new pieces are showing up faster than the puzzle masters can figure out where they fit!

 http://english.aljazeera.net/indepth/opinion/2011/09/201192395146840552.html