Syria Denies US Cooperation, Proving They Remember Recent History
Syria's denial of secret cooperation with the US-led coalition against ISIS since 2016, as reported by The New Arab, is less about current events and more about recalling past lessons. This comes after speculation about potential shifts under a new leader, Ahmed Al Sharaa. However, Syria remembers the US's 'regime change' rhetoric from 2011, funding various armed groups including those aligned
with Al-Qaeda, before suddenly pivoting to fighting ISIS—often while still targeting the Syrian government. One might wonder if the Syrian government is simply wary of being used as a convenient partner only to be swiftly re-demonized when geopolitical winds shift. President Obama's administration, for instance, funded Syrian opposition groups for years, then admitted to their limited
effectiveness against ISIS in 2015. So, denying 'secret cooperation' isn't just about PR; it’s about not getting left holding the bag when Washington decides it's time for another policy pivot.