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Turkish incursion in Syria

Three men in suits stand with their heads bowed.

Analysis: Trump’s reversal in Syria was a play to keep his base intact

Commentary

When the White House withdrew US troops from Syria, it unwittingly sacrificed one of its core constituencies’ dearest causes — Christians in the Middle East. US actions in the region since the early October withdrawal have been a response to their ire. It’s working — for now.

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