Washington’s Long Flirtation with Syria’s Extreme Islamists

The collapse of Bashar Al-Assad’s Syrian government in late November and early December 2024 occurred with stunning speed. There was little question that Joe Biden’s administration and several U.S. allies, especially Turkey, were pleased with the outcome. Washington had worked diligently to force Assad from power since 2011, even though the effort triggered a civil … Continue reading "Washington’s Long Flirtation with Syria’s Extreme Islamists"

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