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The United States will reduce its 2,000-strong military presence in Syria from eight bases to eventually one as part of a strategic policy shift announced by its new special envoy, Thomas Barrack, following the restoration of U.S.-Syria relations after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.

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The United States will reduce its 2,000-strong military presence in Syria from eight bases to eventually one as part of a strategic policy shift announced by its new special envoy, Thomas Barrack, following the restoration of U.S.-Syria relations after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.

Barrack, also U.S. ambassador to Turkey, said that the US policy of the past century towards Syria "did not work" and that the continued troop withdrawal was part of Operation Inherent Resolve, adding that regional partners would have to back a new security arrangement.

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Barrack, also U.S. ambassador to Turkey, said that the US policy of the past century towards Syria "did not work" and that the continued troop withdrawal was part of Operation Inherent Resolve, adding that regional partners would have to back a new security arrangement.

The Pentagon announced in April plans to reduce US troops in Syria to fewer than 1,000 in coming months, citing success against ISIS which has been reduced to "remnants" since the 2014 military task force launch.</span

The Pentagon announced in April plans to reduce US troops in Syria to fewer than 1,000 in coming months, citing success against ISIS which has been reduced to "remnants" since the 2014 military task force launch.

US forces are withdrawing from seven of eight bases, including facilities in Deir Az Zor province, with remaining operations centered in Hasakah in the northeast, as military equipment and personnel have already begun relocating according to security sources.</span

US forces are withdrawing from seven of eight bases, including facilities in Deir Az Zor province, with remaining operations centered in Hasakah in the northeast, as military equipment and personnel have already begun relocating according to security sources.

The Syrian Democratic Forces, dominated by Kurdish YPG militia, reached an agreement in March to integrate into Syria's national army under interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, though implementation has stalled over technical issues and Turkish opposition.</span

The Syrian Democratic Forces, dominated by Kurdish YPG militia, reached an agreement in March to integrate into Syria's national army under interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, though implementation has stalled over technical issues and Turkish opposition.

Barrack raised the American flag over the ambassador's residence in Damascus for the first time since 2012 and indicated President Trump will remove Syria from the state sponsors of terrorism list as part of renewed diplomatic engagement.</span

Barrack raised the American flag over the ambassador's residence in Damascus for the first time since 2012 and indicated President Trump will remove Syria from the state sponsors of terrorism list as part of renewed diplomatic engagement.

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US Special Envoy Thomas Barrack announced the troop drawdown represents a strategic shift away from past century policies in Syria, stating the reduction is part of Operation Inherent Resolve and reflects improved relations with Damascus following Bashar al-Assad's ouster in December.</span

US Special Envoy Thomas Barrack announced the troop drawdown represents a strategic shift away from past century policies in Syria, stating the reduction is part of Operation Inherent Resolve and reflects improved relations with Damascus following Bashar al-Assad's ouster in December.

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The hasty withdrawal abandons Kurdish allies who sacrificed thousands fighting ISIS alongside American forces. This retreat creates dangerous security vacuums that extremist groups will exploit, particularly with ISIS already claiming new attacks. America's credibility suffers when it abandons partners mid-transition.

The hasty withdrawal abandons Kurdish allies who sacrificed thousands fighting ISIS alongside American forces. This retreat creates dangerous security vacuums that extremist groups will exploit, particularly with ISIS already claiming new attacks. America's credibility suffers when it abandons partners mid-transition.

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This strategic withdrawal represents smart policy recalibration after decades of failed interventions. The consolidation allows America to maintain counter-terrorism capabilities while reducing costly overseas commitments. Regional partners must step up to fill security gaps as the US transitions from guarantor to supporter role.

This strategic withdrawal represents smart policy recalibration after decades of failed interventions. The consolidation allows America to maintain counter-terrorism capabilities while reducing costly overseas commitments. Regional partners must step up to fill security gaps as the US transitions from guarantor to supporter role.

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