All backed by russia. this required strategic thinking as we move forward in the struggle against isis. then think about what we want the region to look like after it s defeated. given these sunni areas back to a shiia-backed government is a none-starter. it will mean more conflict sooner than later. eric: do you think that s a possibility or probability? reporter: to assist the baghdad government to re-take testifying within the former borders of iraq which will simply extend iranian influence directly to the border with syria. it s not clear what we are going to do with the syrian opposition. i just don t think this was well thought out in the obama administration, and warringly ....