CONFRONTATION IN AFRIN? DAZED AND CONFUSED!

If you are confused about the scenario that may be about to play out in Northern Syria, I would remind you to remember one key issue. From day one, Egodan’s so called “relationship” with Putin had one goal. Manipulation. From day on of Putin’s so called “relationship” with Egodan had on goal. Manipulation. To be honest, just about every “relationship” between nations is about manipulation. With this in mind, let me take a few minutes and see if I can shed a little light on what some are starting to panic about. Is there about to be a confrontation between Syrian forces, forces backed by Russia, and Turkish forces, A NATO member? Let’s talk about it.

Sides:

               The Turks have continued to rub up against the Russian as they look over their shoulder to see if the US is upset yet.

The Russians continue to go along with the relationship as they look for signs of damage to NATO.

The Russians continue to support the Eye Doctor, really his Brother, in Damascus and watch the US’s reaction.

The Sunnis in Syria still hate the Assad regime and the Sunni / Shia struggle shows no signs of slowing down in the region.

Nobody, Iranians, Turks, Iraqis, Syrians wants to see a Kurdistan truly come to a level of recognition. Some may tell the Kurds they support their dream, but they are not willing to support the effort much beyond words, unless they can arm them to kill a common enemy. Yep. Use the Kurds as a proxy. The issue that has been taking place for decades.

The Israelis are ever so close to pushing Iran back out of Syria and they have let Moscow know their intent.

All this takes place as the US worries about whole stole whose email and what crime those emails may have proven. Preoccupied you ask? More like Dazed and Confused if you ask me.

Chances:

               So, what are the real chances the Turks and the Syrians will come to blows? What is the sentiment in Moscow of this predicament? Does Putin sit there and steam over Egdan trying to play him? Is Putin the kind of guy you think you can “play”? Well, Egodan seems to think so. Russia’s intent is to drive a wedge between NATO and Turkey. That plan has been moving forward exceptionally well. Now, Egodan starts to make his play. He dares the Russians to continue to support Assad. He dares Moscow to the level he to may fire on Assad’s forces. Where does this all lead to? We may get an answer in as few as the next 48 hrs.  Are the Syrian forces truly moving into a possible confrontation with Turkey when everyone knows the Russians pull the strings in Damascus? Does Russia see their plan for destabilizing NATO fall apart by siding with Assad in a fight? Who else may have a hand in this event that looks to be about to upset the Russian Master Plan? Look to the Persians! Something I will write about soon.