With or without an American pullout, Syria is now a Balkanized version of what existed before it plunged into a calamitous civil war in 2011.
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Pope Francis, in Christmas Speech, Emphasizes ‘Fraternity’
In his “Urbi et Orbi” (“To the City and to the World”) benediction, the pontiff declares that differences are a source of richness rather than danger.
Santa Arrested in Iraq? Social Media Says Yes, Police Say No
The Iraqi police said that a widely shared photo had been taken not in Iraq but in Syria, and that the officers in the picture with the Santa were helping distribute presents to children.
Glee in Russia Over Trump’s Foreign Policy Largess
“Trump is God’s gift that keeps on giving,” one analyst said. “Russia can just relax and watch and root for Trump, which Putin does at every TV appearance.”
Erdogan Says Turkey Will Delay Assault on Kurds and ISIS in Syria
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that President Trump, who declared victory against the Islamic State, had asked him to finish off the group in Syria.
At War: Behind the Reporting: The Journey of an American Bomb From Arizona to Yemen
In this week’s newsletter: behind the reporting of the magazine’s latest feature from Yemen, a roundup of coverage on the withdrawal from Syria and a Christmas story from the front lines during World War II.
America’s Allies Fear That Traditional Ties No Longer Matter Under Trump
President Trump’s disregard for friendly nations in Europe and Asia could fundamentally diminish America’s global clout, analysts say.
American Withdrawal From Syria Shakes Up the Middle East
President Trump’s decision to pull American troops from Syria clears the way for Iran to expand its influence and leaves Israel alone to stop it.
Winners and Losers in Trump’s Planned Troop Withdrawal From Syria
President Trump’s planned withdrawal of troops from Syria risks upsetting the fragile balance of power in a complex, multi-sided war.
‘None of Us Believe That ISIS Has Been Defeated,’ Graham Says
Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, said President Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria “rattled the world.”