'An unbelievable mess': who's who in the Syria-Turkey conflict?

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Sworn enemies are now friends. Old scores are being settled. Acronyms are everywhere. What forces are at play in north-east Syria and what do they want?

, Turkey took the FSA brand and applied it to a collection of militias. These rebels against the Syrian regime now rely on Turkey for sponsorship – and on displaced Syrian populations within Turkey for manpower.

In 2015, the YPG became the lead force in a US-backed coalition of Syrian militias known as the Syrian Democratic Forces, or SDF. Now that the Kurds have turned to him in desperation, he will hope to regain the north-east and east of the country …

 

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A mess created by Trump and the USA. One day the USA will need allies itself, who will respond to them after displaying such treachery to allies who have shed such blood. Look out for the return of ISIS and to USA shores,

Tried. Couldn’t. Will try again tomorrow.

Trumps 5 dimension chess game sure has everyone baffled. Thankfully he is in control of it.

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