MESOP : THE ANATOMY OF A SO CALLED SYRIA CEASEFIRE
Charles Lister @Charles_Lister – #pts: But principally it still includes *no* enforcement mechanism/consequences for violations. So it’s totally based on non-existent trust.
Charles Lister @Charles_Lister – #pts: According to opposition sources involved, this “agreement” involved more detailed negotiations than previous deals led by US-#Russia.
Charles Lister @Charles_Lister – #pts: As with previous “agreements”, we have *many* spoilers, chiefly JFS/AQ, #Iran & its proxies, and the #Assad regime & its militias.
Charles Lister @Charles_Lister – #pts: #Iran had no direct role in the talks (lasted on/off for 2 months). #Assad negotiated with #Russia. #Russia negotiated with #Turkey.
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