First step? Don’t approve the shipping of the Uranium.
Stupid more.
2nd step: Enter honest communication with Russia, Iran, Syria, Turkey. (and better with Kurds)
3rd step: Pressure Erdogan to back off his grand plan. He will probably not be “persuaded” to leave either Iraq or Syria.
Note:
Turkey cut a 60 mile area and bulldozed olive groves to make a barrier along Turkey & Syrian border. pic.twitter.com/Fa0sB9YMol
Details available are still sketchy.
Found this researching that info this morning:
Staring Into Syria’s Diplomatic Fog
https://tcf.org/content/commentary/staring-syrias-diplomatic-fog/?gclid=CNSToqKRxNECFcm4wAod8aEGew …
I’m not sure of perspective bias, but relates to what is happening today in Northern Syria.
I like your steps. Also, your link shows how complex and fluid the situation is (as I was saying in a previous post here).
Though, IMO, the very 1st step should be a one-on-one meeting between new US administration (after 20th Jan) and Russia.
In relation to the ME, two issues must be discussed during that meeting. 1) Syria 2) Israel and Palestine. Both are connected, critical, and can significantly contribute to either peace/stability or ongoing hostilities (and terrorism) in that region at least, medium to long-term.