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Trump declared the United States had defeated ISIS in Syria and would bring troops home, but the decision landed as an abrupt shock to allies and lawmakers who saw no coherent exit plan. The announcement triggered warnings about abandoning partners, empowering adversaries, and turning a messy policy shift into an even messier scramble.
Why it matters: Syria whiplash
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Trump declared the United States had defeated ISIS in Syria and would bring troops home, but the decision landed as an abrupt shock to allies and lawmakers who saw no coherent exit plan. The announcement triggered warnings about abandoning partners, empowering adversaries, and turning a messy policy shift into an even messier scramble.
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