Author Topic: How the U.S. Might Stay in Syria, and Leave at the Same Time . By David Ignatius  (Read 342 times)

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I heard earlier,  a deal might be done where allies might provide, say 1500 men as an example, we leave 200, the deal is something like this.
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How the U.S. Might Stay in Syria, and Leave at the Same Time

By David Ignatius

WASHINGTON -- Is there a way for the United States and its allies to remain in northeastern Syria, even after President Trump's pledged withdrawal of U.S. military forces there? Officials are struggling to devise such a "workaround" strategy, but it could carry more risks than keeping the existing advisory force.

The loudest public call for an alternative to withdrawal from Syria is Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. The senator said on Friday in Munich that he wants European nations to provide troops for a "safe zone" as a way of coaxing Trump to maintain a U.S. presence.

"I'm hoping that President Trump will be coming to some of you and asking for your help and you will say yes," Graham said, promising that the United States would offer "in return, the capability that we have that is unique," and that the United States "will still be in the fight in Syria."

Read more at: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2019/02/16/how_the_us_might_stay_in_syria_and_leave_at_the_same_time_139494.html