Trump's Pullout From Syria Makes Russia Middle East Superpower

Kurds condemned the White House’s surprise decision to withdraw US troops 

Trump told Pentagon to extricate 2,000 troops as soon as possible

“Why are we fighting for our enemy, Syria, by staying & killing ISIS for them, Russia, Iran & other locals?,” Trump asked on Twitter. “Time to focus on our Country & bring our youth back home where they belong!”

Turkey to send military into Syria to confront Kurdish militias 

Putin welcomed the US move

Associated Press: Syria Military Takes Control Of Flash-Point Kurdish-Led Town

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“Syria’s military announced Friday that it entered the flashpoint Kurdish-held town of Manbij, where Turkey has threatened an offensive, and raised the national flag there. A Syrian Kurdish official however said the government troops arrived only at the town’s perimeter. Turkey’s president said the facts on the ground in Manbij remain uncertain, calling the government entering the town a “psychological act.” “I spoke with my friends, with intelligence, etc., about an hour ago and there is nothing certain at this moment,” Recep Tayyip Erdogan told reporters in Istanbul. The Kremlin, meanwhile, welcomed the Syrian military announcement. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov called it a “positive step” that could help stabilize the area.”

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My comments : The US has come to realise that there is no easy win in Syria. Trump is a businessman. Sales are down, costs are up and there is no profit. So cut losses now and leave. 

There are reports that the Kurdish forces will orbit closer to Russia. Putin will welcome the opportunity. With the US gone, the ISIS will be emboldened.

But lets not forget that the ISIS was defeated by the Kurdish forces ie the Peshmerga and the SDP. Of course they were supplied by the US and supported by Russian aerial bombing.  

So the withdrawal of 2000 US troops does not really change the ISIS equation too much for the Kurds.

The real threat is Turkey which may arm the ISIS again. Has anyone wondered who sells weapons to the ISIS? 

Perhaps Russia and China will team up to bring real stability to the Middle East. Someone has to take the lead.