It's hard to know, given the avalanche of superficial and over-the-top headlines in most U.S media of Kurds, handing Syria over to Russia, caving to Turkey's President Recep Erdogan, bestowing gift upon Iran, allowing ISIS to once again run wild, end of U.S leadership.. ... But there is..…

Or if Turkey ends up killing lots of Kurds. Or if Syria ends up protecting the Kurds. Or if Iran continues to be controlled by a theocratic state. Or if the Russians retake control over Ukraine. . ..…

But Trump didn’t even try, allowing the efficacy of Saudi leadership of the anti-Iran coalition to be further undermined. . A woman holds a poster portraying the killed journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul, Turkey in October 2018 Joris van Gennip / laif / Redux . . ..…

Advocates of U.S. action point an accusing finger at Iran, Lebanon’s Hezbollah, and Russia for helping Damascus. ... Turkey is offering sanctuary for insurgents. The international nature of the struggle is a good reason for Washington to stay out. . ..…

Turkey, Russia and Iran are not natural allies. Indeed, Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet shortly after Putin initiated Russian intervention in Syria. ..…