As long as Obama is in control for the next 16 months, let’s forget about what “should” happen, and focus on what we can expect.
1-Putin will let nothing interfere with his access to Syrian warm water ports.
2-This means he will back Assad and fight ISIS.
3-The Christians and moderates will be slaughtered in the process.
4-Obama is a coward and will do nothing but flap his jaws.
5-Given the above, it doesn’t matter what Trump pretends he would do, it will be too late by the time he gets there.
Are Christians safe as things stand? That seems to be a given any way you turn in ME at this time. Christian slaughter. But leave the antiquities alone!