The Syrian Kurds have allied with Assad to resist the invasion from Turkey, and turned over two border cities to Assad in exchange.

If Rojava can peacefully reconcile with Assad, perhaps recognizing his suzerainty but without submitting to the tyranny of his regime, it would be a step forward — as long as Assad allows it to continue.

However, the fighting between Assad and Turkey could lead to fighting between Russia and Turkey. That is potentially dangerous.