Biden Orders Airstrikes on ISIS in Syria
President Biden’s announcement of US airstrikes targeting Islamic State (ISIS) positions in Syria has sparked a flurry of reactions, ranging from approval to skepticism. The strikes themselves aren’t entirely surprising; US military involvement in Syria has been ongoing for years, stretching back to the Obama administration. The current situation, however, seems to represent a shift or escalation in the conflict, prompting considerable discussion about the potential consequences.
The timing of the airstrikes is noteworthy, coming at a moment of considerable flux in Syria’s ongoing civil war. The conflict has been characterized by numerous factions vying for power, leading to a complex and ever-shifting landscape of alliances and rivalries.… Continue reading