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Just a Kurd to him: Trump’s Syria withdrawal

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Turmoil in Syria: The Impact of U.S. Withdrawal

This chapter examines President Trump's decision to withdraw American troops from Syria, raising alarms among Kurdish allies who feel betrayed in the fight against ISIS. It highlights the complexities of U.S. foreign policy and the potential dangers of increased Turkish aggression and resurgence of extremist groups. The discussion emphasizes the ramifications of this move for regional stability, ethnic tensions, and the fates of captured ISIS fighters.

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