The Syrian Chessboard: Washington's Game Never Changes
📰 THE STORY: Al Jazeera's opinion piece suggests that Al-Sharaa's recent moves checkmate the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), yet Washington still emerges victorious, implying a long-standing US interest in a unified Syria that somehow aligns with these current outcomes. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The US has consistently pursued a policy of regime change and
destabilization in Syria since 2011, initially funding and arming various 'rebel' groups, some of whom later became al-Qaeda affiliates like Jabhat al-Nusra. This directly fueled the civil war, leading to hundreds of thousands of deaths and millions displaced, far from any genuine interest in Syrian unity. The 2017 US bombing of Shayrat Air Base under false pretenses further solidified this
interventionist posture. Double Standard: While Al Jazeera subtly hints at Washington's 'win,' they gloss over the fact that the US 'unifying' playbook often involves carving out spheres of influence and exploiting regional rivalries. Contrast this with media outrage when Russia or China are perceived to exert influence in their neighborhoods; it's 'destabilization' then, but 'strategic interest'
for the US. The US continues to illegally occupy Syrian territory, specifically the oil-rich regions, while simultaneously sanctioning the Syrian government, causing mass starvation and blaming it on Assad. Follow the Money: The continued US military presence in Syria, which costs taxpayers billions annually, is directly linked to the military-industrial complex. Arms manufacturers like Lockheed