General Raymond Thomas, commander of US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) explains how they knowingly whitewashed the US-designated terrorist group #PKK in order to arm and support them in #Syria. (2017 interview) #SDF
Above is an interesting article about the history of the Kurds. In some treaty in 1923 they were supposed to be given there own country after Britain and France(?) left the area - but that didn’t happen.
Ever since, they have gone to, and been used by, whomever might be able to help them have some autonomy. Israel and the Shah against the King of Iran at the time. Then against Iraq when Saddam first gained power, now against ISIS, etc.
Absolutely fabulous link. At the segment link is another link to the full hour presentation.
Worth the time to listen.
Here’s a link with reset starting time, taking the viewer directly to the comment about rebranding:
https://youtu.be/wCqCnLjSx7M?t=1500