The Daily A Foreseen Calamity in Syria
Oct 17, 2019
David E. Sanger, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, dissects the fallout from the U.S. troop withdrawal from northern Syria. He argues that Trump's decision not only destabilized the region but also empowered adversaries like Iran and ISIS. Sanger highlights the risky power vacuum that facilitated Russia's influence and the effects on allies such as Israel. With ISIS prison breaks complicating the landscape further, he paints a grim picture of the humanitarian and geopolitical crisis unfolding in the aftermath.
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Worst-Case Scenario in Syria
- The U.S. withdrawal from Northern Syria had several negative consequences.
- These include strengthening adversaries and creating regional instability.
Russia's Gains
- Russia benefited from the U.S. withdrawal from Northern Syria.
- They quickly occupied former U.S. bases and expanded their influence.
Russia's Role in Syria
- Russia's intervention in Syria in 2015 helped Assad.
- Now, with the U.S. gone, Russia's influence has grown.