Syrian Army takes control of al-Shaddadi base in Hasakah after U.S. coordination
Syrian Arab News Agency1 day
Syria Takes Control of Key U.S. Bases as Withdrawal Nears
Is withdrawing from Syria strategic success or does abandoning Al-Tanf empower U.S. adversaries?
Above: A motorbike on the road as a U.S.-led coalition plane operates from a base in Al-Shaddadi on Jan. 26. Image credit: Abdulmonam Eassa/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Withdrawing from Syria makes strategic sense now that ISIS prisoners have been transferred to Iraq and the mission's original purpose has been fulfilled. The collapse of the Kurdish-led SDF and the integration agreement with Syria's government eliminates the need for American troops to remain. Continued strikes demonstrate commitment to defeating ISIS without maintaining permanent bases.
Establishment-critical narrative
Abandoning U.S. military bases in Syria hands strategic control to hostile forces and undermines regional security at a critical moment. The bases' location disrupts Iranian land corridors and prevents militia movements between Iraq and Syria. Giving up this vital position threatens American and allied interests while empowering adversaries.
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The Controversies
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Establishment split
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