In yet another reversal, the US now says it is 100% for keeping forces in Syria. “”I agree … More
Category: Syria Withdrawal
“The future of a whole generation has been destroyed by ISIS.”
A fitting eulogy to the reality of what ISIS did: “The future of a whole generation has been destroyed by … More
“650 Iraqi ISIS captured” in fighting near Baghuz, Syria
According to details Iraqis made up a large number of those accused ISIS fighters in and around Baghuz. In this … More
Turkey hopes to re-settle Syrian refugees in “safe zone” it has discussed with US
On February 21 the US and Turkish Presidents had a phone call. Soon after, the US announced that around 200 … More
200 US troops will remain in Syria after “withdrawal”; Europeans say they won’t stay if US leaves, so US will keep small force to anchor them
The US says that 200 troops will remain in Syria as part of a peacekeeping force. The US had announced … More
CTC West Point report by Hassan Hassan: A Hollow victory over ISIS?
“A Hollow Victory Over the Islamic State in Syria? The High Risk of Jihadi Revival in Deir ez-Zor’s Euphrates River … More
Mattis, Dunford, McGurk, Votel: America’s “Fantastic Four” of the Anti-ISIS war have left or are leaving office
The “fantastic four” of the anti-ISIS war have either already resigned or are soon leaving their posts as the US … More
Trump to Europe: Take back your ISIS members or “we” will release them
In a Tweet on Saturday US President Donald Trump told European countries to “take back” over 800 ISIS fighters who … More
Munich Security Conference: Lindsey Graham discusses After ISIS: Can the US get allies to do more in Syria
US Senator Lindsey Graham is seeking a way for the US to carry out its Syria policy effectively while speaking … More
General Votel’s latest comments on Syria
US General Votel is being more outspoken about Syria amid the US withdrawal. “[ISIS] still has leaders, still has fighters, … More
