The Kurds have survived under Assad’s rule. Why overthrow him?
“” “” The Kurds have survived under Assad’s rule. Why overthrow him?”” “”
Greed. They want to annex oil rich region and become Saudis.
“The Kurds have survived under Assad’s rule. Why overthrow him?”
The Russians survived under Soviet rule. Why overthrow it?
The same reason - the injustice and brutality of the dictatorship.
Assad only looks good in comparison to an off the charts evil like ISIS.
The Kurds are good fighters but their leadership aren't too smart politically.
They consistently over play their hand.
The Kurds turned down President Assad's offer to have the Syrian government forces take control of Afrin, which would have likely forestalled the incursion by Turkey.
They likewise turned down Russia's offer to attend multi-lateral peace talks in Sochi.
This could have been a win-win-win for the Kurds, but they miscalculated in thinking they could refuse Assad's offer and Russia would still prevent an attack from Turkey.