The offensive against ISIS is focused on widening the Azaz corridor. They can't attack YPG/JaT and they know they'll get Turkish artillery support if they attack ISIS. The second objective is to also possibly reach Jarablus (priority) & Manbij, and Al Bab (not as high on the list) before YPG/Assad do. If they can succeed, they'll gain more fighters, more territory, and more importantly, a permanent supply route. That prevents YPG from linking Afrin and their much larger land in the Northeast.
Last time I checked, Ahrar al Sham, etc, aren't idiots. They know exactly what they're doing. They're doing their best when they're getting bombed by the 2nd strongest nation on earth along with hordes of shiites in support of a dictator who long overstayed his illegitimate term.
I agree, Arab leaders have had a really bad showing. However, they can't do much themselves, as they're limited by the US of A and whatever the president decides to do. I like Obama's domestic policy, but his foreign policy is absolute crap. The reason they're on a US leash is because they rely on the US for protection and equipment. Lately, they have been making their own weapons (UAE, Jordan) but it seems like only to protect their thrones, not their people.
I don't believe you understand what the world seeks out of you. The focus on ISIS is to direct attention from the 'revolution' or main focus. They want you to forget your goals or delay them at least for 10 years from now. Whether it upsets you or not, somebody in the opposition is being used as a pawn. They're no different from Arab nations and will just take action from whomever sponsors them, even if its Turkey, Saudi Arabia or US. It is basically a controlled effort. Once you have a controlled cause, then forget it, your people aren't getting nowhere except where the sponsors want them to. ISIS itself is collapsing in Iraq. If the opposition in Syria's main goal is offensive on ISIS over this year, then at one point once Iraq succeeds, more militias will be sent your nations way. You are being setup, eventually Kurds/regime will be most two powerful forces in Syria and your cause would be over. This why its important for the opposition to lay forward an initiative which they all agree to achieve. You also need to figure out something with ISIS, convince their members to join your side or convince them to total surrender. A conflict with them will just bog you down for another 5-10 years. So if you're willing to view things in that matter than it will always be. For the next hundred years, as people are content and listening to Arab nations or being held against their will. It's not a good idea.
You don't have to be an idiot, they will still play you how they want. Arab leaders are also smart, they're corrupt and have very different visions than people in Syria. Simply put, UAE and Jordan will never act on your behalf. Because they don't care about your people. They just see the whole thing as a way to bog Iran down so they can have upper hand on the negotiating table. Now that nuclear deal business is over. So the opposition will just be have regulated control of some territory until they're deemed important for something again. And I agree with you, some leaders of opposition can't see this. Because it is indeed sneaky, dirty game. However they need to learn from people who experienced the same thing in the past. I'm just trying to be as honest as I can with you. We Palestinians clearly didn't learn from our mistakes as we have people who heavily support the PA and Abbas. If you want to go through decades of misery then sure go ahead with what you're doing now.
I hate many things about ISIS, they're very literalist, brutal and dangerous. However one quality in them that most people see as a strong side, is their political approach. They pretty much looked at AQ/Taliban/MB experiences all around Asia/ME. And for them there can't be no negotiation with any government let alone doing any bidding for any foreign nations. This is why they're more successful than most non-state groups. They are very consistent in their agenda and tell the people clearly what to expect from them. Which is to keep fighting until the 'Caliphate' is established. So military intervention was needed to stop this, because the way they politically shun all other players in the game is effective.
Now imagine if a moderate movement(like Syrian opposition mainstream) which has many more supporters adopted this consistent political approach? There wouldn't be a need for ISIS or AQ in Syria and they would be much more effective under one banner. Instead, everyone has different agenda and some groups are willing to do others bidding. Arab nations don't care anymore. Most Arab people don't care either, whether about Syria or Palestine. None of them seek trouble or political unrest. So you are on your own, already it seems Syrian opposition is putting much reliance on foreign nations. Some of these fronts are waiting for orders from men in Jordan to go on offensive.
So basically with the priorities of the opposition/Arab world and others right now, pretty much say bye to your cause. Don't waste your time with it, just check on your family once in a while. It seems like people just don't learn and willing to let the same thing repeat itself. Ultimately blame lies on opposition leadership which is allowing it to be this way. The only guy who isn't is the Golani guy leading the Nusra Front. But of course his party is controversial for being AQ affiliate so nobody will listen to him. Politically, he has very good understanding of the game being played but is powerless to influence it by much.
Anyway I don't care what Arabs want, just giving my two cents. I still don't get what brought up Azaz offensive. My post emphasized iran's growing influence in the region, not the offensive on ISIS. Like I said, give it till 2020, probably two more countries will become Iranian provinces. Because the terrible leadership in the Arab world. Iran on other hand has consistent policy which works very well and easily. That's because they are familiar with what the Arab leadership prioritize.
