Quote Originally Posted by harrybarracuda View Post
So what have they "gained" exactly?
All you state is correct but they now have complete and unopposed control of Syria. Not so much as a whimper from the west. When the summit popped up live on the BBC I went over to CNN. Thought for sure they would be carrying it as well. Not a peep.

The west has all but quit the region. Russia and Iran have filled the vacuum left and no doubt increase their influence in future. Israel must be getting very nervous.