Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:41am on 13 Dec 2024,Friday International
Donald Trump declared Syria "not our fight" while in Paris, even as Assad's regime collapsed and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized control. The US, with 900 troops in Syria, counters Islamic State remnants and supports Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Trump's nominee for national security adviser, Mike Waltz, emphasized prioritizing Israel and Gulf allies. Critics doubt Trump's isolationist approach, citing past missile strikes and sanctions. Tensions with Turkey over Kurdish forces and regional stability remain pivotal as Trump signals potential troop withdrawals. Analysts predict gradual disengagement, warning of power vacuums and rising regional complexities.
