MESOPOTAMIA NEWS Intel Brief: The U.S. Remains Incapable of Formulating a Coherent Syria Strategy

 – On December 19, 2018, President Trump unexpectedly announced a full withdrawal of all U.S. troops in Syria within the next 30 days. •This pronouncement is at odds with the administration’s current strategy, as well as counsel of top military leadership.

  • The Defense Department has strongly reiterated the need to maintain a longer-term presence in Syria to counter growing Iranian influence.
  • This mercurial shift in the administration’s Syria strategy is beyond alarming to long-time U.S. allies, especially the Kurds.

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