US is beefing up forces in eastern Syria to counter Russian harassment

BEHIND THE LINES: Parallel to the campaign of harassment, the Russians are seeking to slowly and incrementally draw the Kurdish ruling authorities in this area back under their political patronage.

THE MODEST beefing up of the US force in Syria over the last week suggests that no immediate withdrawal is in the offing.

THE MODEST beefing up of the US force in Syria over the last week suggests that no immediate withdrawal is in the offing.

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ByJONATHAN SPYER

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 08:37