US redeployment of troops to Syria is a bid to corner oil fields
Though the stated objective of this policy reversal is to prevent the Islamic State from gaining control over oil fields, it is being speculated that the real reason is to ensure that the Syrian government does not access these resources
SDF forces withdraw from Ras al-Ain after US-Turkey deal
The deal between the US and Turkey, signed on October 17, may be short- lived given the differences over its interpretation by the different parties
US strategy collapses in Syria
Newsclick’s Prabir Purkayastha talks about the developments in Syria as Turkish forces continue their invasion.
Syrian Democratic Forces and Bashar al-Assad government join hands against Turkey
If the Turkish army continues its push southwards, there is a chance of conflict breaking out between them and the Syrian army, which has advanced into the region
As US troops withdraw, what’s in store for Syria?
With the Kurds left without allies, what are their options now? And what is the plan of action of the US? Watch to find out.
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