Yep. Trump and the EU (with the possible exception of Macron) did seem to throw Afrin like a bone to the Turks.
Don't however think that the US is only populated by idiots or that North Syria is isolated geographically.
If it came to outright conflict the US would I believe create a supply corridor from Jordan. Assuming the US knew of the hypothetical plans of Erdogan, Putin and Khamenei a year ago when they were hypothetically formulated it puts the Jerusalem recognition thing into perspective. You are dealing with Trump the sociopath here. If Putin, Khamenei and Erdogan try to f him up the a ........ he will return the favour.
As I see it Putin still has some choice here and maybe I have over estimated Trump's resolve. But think of the risk.
The Syrian only discussion table is a far better option IMHO.
