Syrian peace talks in Geneva, which have yet to feature negotiations between opposing parties, are in recess. Violence is down, humanitarian assistance (though spotty) is moving, but the map to the promised land – political transition – remains a blank sheet. The two parties – Russia and Iran – who have applied military muscle in Syria have no interest in transitioning their useful Syrian client to anywhere. A leverage-free Washington implores them to change their minds for the sake of an anti-Islamic State (ISIS, ISIL, Daesh) Syrian united front. But Moscow and Tehran not only know what they want, but …read more
Source: The Huffington Post
