US 'Betrayal' of Kurds: A Feature, Not a Bug, in Washington's Imperial Blueprint
📰 THE STORY: Mainstream outlets, including this RT report, highlight the Syrian Kurds' sense of abandonment by the United States as US forces signal a potential withdrawal from the region, leaving the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) vulnerable to Turkish incursions and pressure from the Syrian government. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This is not an isolated incident. In
1975, the US, under Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, abruptly cut aid to Iraqi Kurds following a deal with Iran, leading to a devastating Iraqi offensive that killed thousands of Kurds and forced tens of thousands more into refuge. This 'betrayal' directly served US strategic interests in the region by stabilizing relations with Iraq. The US also provided tacit support to Turkey during its
brutal suppression of Kurdish aspirations throughout the 1980s and 1990s, recognizing Turkey's strategic importance as a NATO ally, even as it designated Kurdish resistance groups as 'terrorists.' Double Standard: When Western governments fund and arm 'rebel' groups in Syria (with elements like the White Helmets receiving over $100 million from the US and UK alone, despite links to extremist
groups), it's framed as 'supporting democracy.' When those same groups, or their allies like the SDF, are later abandoned, it's painted as an unfortunate but unavoidable outcome. Yet, when any sovereign nation (like Syria or Iran) acts to secure its borders against foreign-backed militias, it's immediately condemned as 'human rights abuses' or 'authoritarian crackdown,' inviting sanctions and