The Syrians themselves are seeking resolution and collaboration BUT external powers are now preventing them from doing so.
Putin's decision to reportedly probe US resolve in Deir Ezzor last week was stupid. The only way for Putin to walk out of this mess without complete humiliation is to actually work with the US to strengthen Syrian interests in the face of the Turkish / Iranian and Israeli/ Iranian proxy wars.
If the title of this article Eli Lake in Bloomberg is frightening, it should be. Every key leader associated with this conflict clearly lacks the mental tools that would be necessary necessary to reach a peaceful resolution.
