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Behind the Scenes of the Mattis Bombshell: More Resignations Expected after 'Protest' Exit

posted by martyb on Monday December 31 2018, @05:27PM   Printer-friendly
from the what-a-wicked-web-we-weave dept.

realDonaldTrump writes:

"Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ resignation, which shocked Washington’s national security establishment and rattled America’s allies, was sealed in a fateful 18-hour period that saw President Trump resolve to withdraw troops from Syria – alarming Pentagon officials who see America’s role in the region as crucial." foxnews.com/politics/behind-the-scenes-of-the-mattis-bombshell-more-resignations-expected-after-protest-exit

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  • (Score: 2) by Phoenix666 on Tuesday January 01 2019, @01:25AM

    by Phoenix666 (552) on Tuesday January 01 2019, @01:25AM (#780471) Journal

    It could be that the North Syrian Kurds fighting ISIS with the USA's help are now going to be butchered by Turkish troups. I don't understand who benefits from this except for ISIS.

    That's one outcome, but it's not one the Turks want. They have targets on both those groups. Erdogan wants to reprise the Ottoman Empire's hegemony in the region. Turkey's bid to join the EU was rebuffed, so they're looking to build their security in other ways.

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