Category: Foreign Policy

Category: Foreign Policy

Broken Alliances: How US Policies Empower Extremism in the Middle East

Broken Alliances: How US Policies Empower Extremism in the Middle East

The withdrawal of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) from Manbij, influenced by the US, highlights unreliable partnerships in the Middle East and signifies a betrayal of Kurdish allies crucial in combating ISIS. This withdrawal has jeopardized regional security by empowering extremist groups like Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. Similar patterns were seen in Afghanistan, leading to a loss of trust in US commitments among allies. Such policies foster instability, challenge regional order, and necessitate a reassessment of US foreign strategy to build trustworthy alliances for lasting peace.