Syrian Kurds Betrayed Again: US Abandons Allies for Perpetual War
📰 THE STORY: Al Jazeera reports on Syrian government forces gaining ground against the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northeastern Syria, with analysts suggesting potential implications for the Kurdish community and their hopes for autonomy. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The US has a long history of weaponizing Kurdish aspirations for its own regional
objectives, only to abandon them when convenient. In 1975, the US, through Henry Kissinger, withdrew support for Kurdish rebels in Iraq after a deal with Iran, leading to their brutal suppression. More recently, in 2019, Donald Trump abruptly withdrew US troops from northern Syria, effectively greenlighting a Turkish offensive against US-allied Kurdish forces (SDF), leading to widespread
displacement and casualties. This current 'gain' by Syrian forces merely exposes the predictable outcome of US transactional alliances. Double Standard: Western media routinely champions 'self-determination' where it serves imperial interests (e.g., Ukraine against Russia) but dismisses or demonizes similar movements that complicate their geopolitical chessboards. When US-backed forces (like the
SDF) operate without Damascus's consent, it's 'fighting for democracy'; when the Syrian government reasserts sovereignty over its own territory, it's framed as a threat to a local population. The hypocrisy is glaring: Syrian sovereignty is acceptable only when Western interests dictate. Follow the Money: The continued instability in Syria, fueled by prolonged foreign intervention, benefits the