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Unraveling Timber Sycamore
This chapter critically examines the CIA operation Timber Sycamore, which allegedly funded Al-Qaeda to destabilize the Assad regime in Syria. It discusses the implications of U.S. foreign policy, the failures of past interventions, and the complexities of supporting extremist groups. The conversation highlights the role of media narratives, whistleblowers, and the need for skepticism towards intelligence community assessments regarding chemical weapon use.