Pavel + 384 PP March 30, 2018 U.S. President Donald Trump said that Washington may pull out of its involvement in Syria "very soon," in comments that seem to have caught the U.S. State Department off guard. Contradicting Trump, the U.S. State Department said it was unaware of any plans to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.The United States has around 2,000 military personnel in Syria, deployed as part of the U.S.-led coalition’s campaign against Islamic State. Is this just another decision of U.S. President made without consultation with anyone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
franco + 96 FM March 30, 2018 This will leave the place free for Iran and Russia, their stronger influence and control of Syria. The right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing in that "government". One man show... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damirUSBiH + 327 DD March 30, 2018 So strange. Don't forget the U.S. is leader of coalition was set up in 2014 to battle Islamic State fighters in both Syria and Iraq, who were largely defeated last year. Some 2,000 U.S. forces remain on the ground in Syria, allied to the Kurdish-led SDF alliance, which holds the largest swathe of territory still outside the control of the government. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Missy + 43 MM March 30, 2018 5 minutes ago, damirUSBiH said: So strange. Don't forget the U.S. is leader of coalition was set up in 2014 to battle Islamic State fighters in both Syria and Iraq, who were largely defeated last year. Some 2,000 U.S. forces remain on the ground in Syria, allied to the Kurdish-led SDF alliance, which holds the largest swathe of territory still outside the control of the government. Not strange, I don't think. The disconnect between P. Trump and the State Department is strange. But we can't stay in Syria forever. Some day, Syria has to protect their own people. I'm not saying that that day is today. But we can't just hang there forever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petar + 76 PP March 30, 2018 That will make Putin happy..no surprises there. U.S. troops have been in Afghanistan for 15 years and haven't done anything... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinto + 293 PZ March 30, 2018 It will be a test for European powers collectively. Can they manage it without US? With Russia strong as now- very hard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpZelabal + 63 jj March 30, 2018 I'll believe it when I see it. No way the US is abandoning regional control, especially after the billions it and its allies have already invested in regime change and general chaos there. This Trump's statement is in contradiction what Emmanuel Macron said in Paris meeting with Kurd delegation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pavel + 384 PP March 30, 2018 US still controls the largest border crossing on the Iraq/Syria and most of the oil, water, dams, and etc. And, leave it all of that after a statement that may be a bluff ... I don't believe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Missy + 43 MM March 30, 2018 7 minutes ago, jpZelabal said: I'll believe it when I see it. No way the US is abandoning regional control, especially after the billions it and its allies have already invested in regime change and general chaos there. This Trump's statement is in contradiction what Emmanuel Macron said in Paris meeting with Kurd delegation. Does anyone really care what France has to say? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpZelabal + 63 jj March 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Missy said: Does anyone really care what France has to say? This is excellent news for Russia - their influence in Middle East is growing fast. China make its way to Africa. Soon nobody cares about Americans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
franco + 96 FM March 30, 2018 Or, Bolton needs troops in Iran or NK soon, would be my guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peteinsweden + 1 pe March 31, 2018 All part of the russian global strategy. They are now the dominant power, notwithstanding China. Mideast is their control, china has africa. US has very little and reducing in front of them. US will be very worried now and with Trump, he has no idea with chaos in government. Shambles it is, and affecting all of the west. Putin tells him what to do, we all know that. Good luck , keep your head down. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HermitMunster + 146 March 31, 2018 http://www.ecfr.eu/publications/summary/iran_and_russia_middle_east_power_couple_7113 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
franco + 96 FM April 1, 2018 20 hours ago, HermitMunster said: http://www.ecfr.eu/publications/summary/iran_and_russia_middle_east_power_couple_7113 too long and too boring. Sometimes it's better (and easier) to say your own attitude... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HermitMunster + 146 April 5, 2018 On 4/1/2018 at 11:24 AM, franco said: too long and too boring. Sometimes it's better (and easier) to say your own attitude... My own attitude is that the U.S. wasn't doing shit anyways. Get the f out of the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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