Libertarians are usually anti-war. And here Rand is absolutely right. We can’t force peace between countries or provinces. And where was the media and the Democrats when Saddam was gassing the Kurds? They were awol because talking about it didn’t help them politically. We really don’t need to be fighting in Syria and Afghanistan both. We gain nothing by fighting in Syria.
Why do we need Turkiye to get along with the syrian Kurds? They are Communists. They are NOT the Kurds in Iran and they are not nearly as beneficient to non Moslem groups. Yes we have allied with inimical groups to fight worse enemies and have fought then our erstwhile allies because they are inimical to our nation and values and their use against other enemies is done.
Long-term, the Kurds are better off in an alliance with Assad. They can protect northern Syria from Sunni ISIS terrorists, in exchange for a degree of autonomy.
We can just pull back, and let Assad’s ally, Russia, deal with Turkey’s bad behavior.
Actually ee not only can but are forcing peace on Turkey.
Lindsey Grahm acting with the President is going to produce congressional sanctions that will cripple Turkey. Erdogaan thinks he is bullet proof but can,t comprehend the outright destrudtion of his economy.
Distinguish between the Kurdish tribes who favor our policies and those who are in bed with the likes of ISIS. you can’t tell the enemy without uniforms.