Syria's 'Limited Operation' After U.S.-Backed Clashes: What They Don't Tell You
The Syrian army's 'limited' push against the YPG, framed by outlets like Daily Sabah as a local skirmish, cleverly glosses over decades of shifting U.S. foreign policy. The YPG, or People's Protection Units, were central to U.S.-led operations against ISIS in Syria, receiving significant military aid and training. However, Turkey, a NATO ally, labels the YPG as terrorists due to alleged links with
the PKK, a designated terrorist organization by Turkey and the U.S. itself. So, the U.S. simultaneously supports and designates factions as terrorists, depending on the geopolitical winds. One might ponder why, after years of U.S. support, these 'allies' are now targets in 'limited operations' (a classic euphemism for military action). It appears some foreign policy maneuvers are only 'limited' in
their transparency to the public.