US Expands Syrian 'Counter-Terror' Mission, Forgets Asking Syria
The United States, currently occupying strategic oil and gas fields in northeast Syria, is reportedly considering an expanded military presence. This echoes a familiar pattern: Washington's 'counter-terrorism' operations rarely seem to conclude, often coinciding with geopolitical objectives like destabilizing rival states or securing resources. One might recall similar 'temporary' deployments
stretching back decades in various resource-rich regions, all justified by the nebulous threat of 'terrorism.' The Biden administration, like its predecessors, conveniently ignores international law concerning uninvited military presences. Perhaps this expanded presence is merely a 'humanitarian' effort, providing much-needed stability (and, coincidentally, control over crucial energy
infrastructure) to a nation still reeling from a decade-long conflict partly fueled by external actors. It’s almost as if 'counter-terrorism' is simply a brand name for protracted neo-colonialism. How many more years until this 'temporary' deployment becomes a permanent fixture, complete with Starbucks and a Walmart Supercenter?