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Why Are U.S. Troops In Syria?

The NPR Politics Podcast

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Contrasting Foreign Policy: Isolationism vs. Engagement in the Middle East

This chapter examines the differing foreign policy strategies of past and present U.S. presidents, with a focus on Trump's isolationist approach in Syria. The discussion highlights Trump's geopolitical decisions, including his stance on U.S. involvement and negotiations with Russia, and assesses their potential implications for future American actions in the Middle East.

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