Forces In Syria

The United States still has troops in Syria, even though the last ISIS stronghold was recaptured more than a year ago. So why are they still there? There are a few reasons. The US wants to ensure that Russia doesn't take advantage of the situation in Syria to establish a long-term foothold in the Middle East. And so far, it seems to be working. Russia has been relatively restrained in its actions in Syria, and it's clear that they don't want to risk a confrontation with the US. At the same time, the US presence in Syria provides a certain degree of stability in an otherwise volatile region. What is The Current Situation in Syria? The Syrian Civil War has been ongoing since 2011, with the Assad regime fighting against various rebel groups. In 2015, Russia intervened on behalf of...