AntonToo
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Developments on Syria are strange to say the least.
1. Assad had few reasons to risk resorting to chemical weapons while his regime was solidly en-route to permanency.
2. Trump admin suddenly does a total 180 on Syria and I don't for a second believe Trump gives more shit about Syrians than he does about holding hands with Putin.
Having spend some time thinking about this, here is the only explanation that makes total sense to me at this point:
Trump's hands are completely tied on Russia and his popularity is sinking. At the same time Putin is getting antsy about lack of any foreseeable progress on lifting of sanctions.
Enter the solution: With sudden urgency on Syria Trump gets a distraction from the 24/7 RC controversies, possible upside for his popularity (he just can't stand to see the kids suffer, how humane!) and most importantly gives an easy cover to finally get to negotiating table with Russia where lift of sanctions can finally be "traded" for Assad with side of Nuke deal.
This way Trump can finally get around to do what he has always set out to do, settle favors with Putin and boast about what a brilliant deal maker he is and how he saved the Syrian people from a bloodthirsty dictator and made Russia our besty.
1. Assad had few reasons to risk resorting to chemical weapons while his regime was solidly en-route to permanency.
2. Trump admin suddenly does a total 180 on Syria and I don't for a second believe Trump gives more shit about Syrians than he does about holding hands with Putin.
Having spend some time thinking about this, here is the only explanation that makes total sense to me at this point:
Trump's hands are completely tied on Russia and his popularity is sinking. At the same time Putin is getting antsy about lack of any foreseeable progress on lifting of sanctions.
Enter the solution: With sudden urgency on Syria Trump gets a distraction from the 24/7 RC controversies, possible upside for his popularity (he just can't stand to see the kids suffer, how humane!) and most importantly gives an easy cover to finally get to negotiating table with Russia where lift of sanctions can finally be "traded" for Assad with side of Nuke deal.
This way Trump can finally get around to do what he has always set out to do, settle favors with Putin and boast about what a brilliant deal maker he is and how he saved the Syrian people from a bloodthirsty dictator and made Russia our besty.
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