US Troop Presence in Syria Faces Uncertainty Amid Changing Power Dynamics
The article discusses the uncertain future of US troop presence in Syria amid shifting power dynamics, mainly following the rise of HTS and the reduction of Russian influence, highlighting strategic considerations for various players.
The Trump administration is considering withdrawing US forces from Syria, while the Russian military faces a diminishing presence in the region. Since the civil war erupted in 2011, Syria has become a complex battleground of proxy conflicts, with recent power shifts accelerating following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in December.