Signs of solutions loom in Syria with fresh int'l approach in Astana

Damaged buildings are pictured at night in the rebel-held town of Dael, in Deraa Governorate, Syria January 21, 2017.[Photo/Agencies]

WHAT'S THE US TO DO?

The administration of the former President Barack Obama was dealing with indecisiveness regarding the threats of the terror groups, amid reports that weapons and training was offered for several rebel groups, whose alliances were not taken into consideration.

Separating the terrorist groups from other rebel factions has been a failure, as the Obama administration stopped short of achieving such goal through a previous agreement with Russia.

And due to the fact that the United States was busy with its presidential elections over the past few months, Turkey and Russia, as well as Iran, have taken the initiative, analysts said.

The prospects of a US cooperation under the administration of President Donald Trump is high, as he expressed willingness to cooperate with Russia in the war on terror on several occasions.

"We will...unite the civilized world against radical Islamic terrorism which we will eradicate completely from the face of the earth," Trump said during his inauguration speech.

Speaking to members of the CIA community at its headquarters in Langley on Sunday, Trump described IS as evil that needs to be rooted out.

"This is a level of evil that we haven't seen. You're going to go to it, and you're going to do a phenomenal job," he said.

Analysts believe that Trump will cast his blessing on all efforts made by Russia against the terror groups in Syria, particularly during the upcoming talks in Geneva, where more superpowers will be involved for a broader political talks that will be based on the outcome of the Astana meeting.