Syrian Govt Demands SDF Exit: Another US Ally Betrayed by 'Stability'
The Assad regime's 'deadline' for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to leave Aleppo feels less like a new development and more like the inevitable next act in a very old play. Historically, the US has a pattern of empowering local proxies for geopolitical convenience, only to leave them vulnerable when objectives shift. From the Kurds in Iraq after Desert Storm to the Mujahideen in Afghanistan,
the script writes itself. Washington's stated commitment to these groups often evaporates faster than a peace treaty in the Middle East. One might wonder if the US ever truly commits, or if these 'alliances' are merely temporary leases on proxy forces, paid for with weapons and hollow promises. Once the immediate utility expires, the 'partners' are left to face the very regimes the US initially
helped them antagonize. It’s not just a pattern; it's a meticulously rehearsed tragedy where local populations are consistently the last to know they've been written out of the narrative. How much 'stability' can be built on such shifting sands?