MESOP EXPERTS – JOSHUA LANDIS : Syrian Gov & PKK-Kurds have cooperated from the beginning
Joshua LandisVerified account @joshua_landis 50m50 minutes ago
@ver_scholl_en @AbuJamajem Yes, PYD remains in real control of Manbij. Assad control is a Kabuki theater to keep peace & save Turkish face
Joshua LandisVerified account @joshua_landis 48m48 minutes ago
But cooperation of PYD & Regime demonstrates common interests in face of common enemies – & a basis 4 future cooperation 2 divide IS land
Joshua LandisVerified account @joshua_landis 57m57 minutes ago
Syrian Gov & Kurds have cooperated against common enemies – Rebs & Turks – from beginning. End deal will not be easy. 2 dif national agendas
Joshua Landis added,
Sam Heller @AbuJamajem
@joshua_landis … around the idea SDF would take it and just hand it over, at least without a hugely valuable trade that Assad can’t offer.