[Worldtraveler once upon a time]

An excellent further fleshing-out of the complexities of the area and age. I suspect a potentially emerging Kurdistan scares many. Sorry to hear of your friends’ end.

[Texas Fossil]

I have been following the struggles of groups fighting for freedom since the early 1970’s. Around the time of the Iran Contra Era.

Technology has made my approach different, but my intent has remained the same.

I did not plan this to happen, but I accept one that did.

I’ve known a lot of interesting people because of my interests. Technology is one of those elements.

[Texas Fossil]

I would like for the Kurds to be allowed a country. They have internal issues over views.

The Syrian Kurds are the most Western in view among the other elements. They were long forced to get along with their mixed neighbors, in order to simply survive. They were a long way from Central Government, were largely left alone. Many were not considered citizens of Syria.

I must admit, following the Kurds in N. Syria was a real education. I have lots of data that I saved as the battle eliminating ISIS proceeded. After 15 years, I no longer have access to Twitter (X), but I downloaded my data a few times and it can be viewed in my browser. But I saved a lot of troop movement and regional data. Some day, when I find a quiet time, I will review them.