this is nonsense.
“Credit for the inspired diplomacy of turning crisis into opportunity goes to Hollande and US President Barack Obama, who apparently have decided that the overall objective of ending the war in Syria should not be held hostage to Turkeys aggressive response to the Russian warplanes alleged violation of Turkish airspace. “
Obamas overriding objective as he has repeatedly stated is getting rid of Assad. His entire idiot response has been about that and nothing more. Where did this guy get his notion from? His entire article is full of fabrications and half truths.
I suspect Obama is in disarray. He wants to pursue his agenda, but lately it became almost impossible. He can still cling to it but we know where it will lead to. I haven’t heard his call for toppling Assad regime. There is some peace talk on Syria scheduled early next year. One of the issues on the table is reportedly whether Assad would stay in power or step down, while they attempt to create some coalition government made up of Alawites, the ruling power, and other “acceptable” opposition groups. This plan is proposed by Russians at the onset of their military intervention. I am sure Obama will again tenaciously argue for Assad’s ouster. But he may have to wait.