US to reduce military presence in Syria, keeping only one base operational
Al JazeeraJUN 2
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.
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.