Will the new "security and intelligence" sharing agreement between Iraq, Russia, Syria and Iran undermine current US efforts in the region?

SPC David S. — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 23:59:20 -0400

If the situation in Syria wasn't already complex enough Iraq announced on 9/27/15 it will begin sharing "security and intelligence" information with Russia, Syria and Iran to help combat the advances of ISIS. Additionally with the confirmation that U.S.backed Syrian rebels (New Syrian Forces) surrendered American arms to al Nusra (an Al Qaeda offshoot) the Pentagon responded with "We can’t control every situation that these fighters encounter". While both groups are fighting Assad It appears evident that the current strategy in place in dealing with Assad and ISIS has come to a crux. With Russia ready to launch air strikes on rebel forces in Syria has this deal undermined our efforts in Syria or do we stand our ground like we did in Afghanistan when the Russians invaded and continue the resistance effort?

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Sep 30 at 2015 12:04 AM

SGT Jerrold Pesz — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:04:44 -0400

If I was the leader of any of those countries I would be courting Russia. The US has long proven that it can't be trusted. We have a long history of bailing out and leaving our allies to die.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Sep 30 at 2015 1:16 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 01:16:37 -0400

What US efforts?

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 30 at 2015 1:22 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 01:22:39 -0400

Yes it does and it shows that Putin knows what he is doing. He knows its going to take ground troops to get rid of ISIL, He also is positioning Russia to have a large influence over matters in the Middle East which does not bode well for the US relations with these countries. We need to get back in game or we are going lose more than influence in the Middle East.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 30 at 2015 7:07 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 07:07:30 -0400

I'm not sure it does. Which is more of a threat right now, Assad or ISIS/ISIL/IS? I'd say ISIS. We might just have to partner with people we don't like to take down ISIS then move back to dealing with Assad.

Response by SGT David T. made Sep 30 at 2015 8:39 AM

SGT David T. — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 08:39:39 -0400

Our lack of commitment has already done that.