Middle East strategy

US Exits Syria Amid Iran Strike Speculation

The news that the US is withdrawing all its forces from Syria, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, certainly sparks a lot of thought and discussion. It feels like a significant turning point after a decade of American military presence in the region, a presence that has seen its fair share of complexities and shifting objectives. The immediate question that comes to mind is, what’s next? Are these troops truly heading home, or is this part of a larger strategic redeployment?

One prevailing theory suggests this withdrawal isn’t just about bringing soldiers back from a long deployment, but rather a prelude to a potential escalation elsewhere.… Continue reading