I don’t know much about Tillerson, personally. But I’d like to see a Political solution in medium to long run for that region & hold him (them) to it. If Tillerson can advise practical, viable and positive steps toward it, then very cool.
About Obama admin and neocons like McCain, the US needs to follow a process of ‘due diligence’ as one would in the business world. Obama has brought nothing but chaos & blood rivers to that region, intentionally or through his inexperience & stupidity. Sorry, same can be said about Bush2. I see US admins, in foreign policy, a continuation of one another, not disparate entities.
At any rate, to pass the buck to another because the responsibility within the US gov’t is fragmented, is ineffective. In most countries, democratic or otherwise, the buck stops with the President, or the top leader.
Tillerson already has the relationship with Russia and the Kurds. He is totally know by the Iraqis.
Turkey? Not Sure.
Saudi’s? I’m sure he is connected with them already.
Syria? Not Sure.
Iran? I’m sure he understands it, not sure if he has connections. Doubt it.