Trump's decision regarding Syria and the Kurds tells allies the US does not have their back.
President Donald Trump's decision to abandon the Kurds in Syria to a Turkish invasion sends a dangerous message to US allies. The Kurds played a key role in the fight against ISIS, losing thousands of fighters in the process. By withdrawing US troops from northeastern Syria, Trump has given a greenlight to Turkey to launch a military invasion in the region. Turkey views Kurdish forces as a threat.
President Donald Trump's decision to abandon the Kurds in Syria to a Turkish invasion sends a dangerous message to US allies. The Kurds played a key role in the fight against ISIS, losing thousands of fighters in the process. By withdrawing US troops from northeastern Syria, Trump has given a greenlight to Turkey to launch a military invasion in the region. Turkey views Kurdish forces as a threat.
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