Abandoning allies: The United States is doing it again… After 11 years of close alliance Washington abandon the Kurds!

In 2015, the Syria Democratic Forces (SDF) emerged in northeastern Syria as a military force formed from a consortium of various factions and armed formations, dominated by the Kurdish component.

The SDF received direct military and intelligence support from the United States, with the aim of fighting ISIS.

However, and after 11 years of this close alliance between Washington and the SDF, the United States has decided to end its ally’s mission, with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack saying that “the greatest opportunity for the Kurds in Syria lies today under the new government headed by President Ahmed al Sharaa”.

“The original purpose of establishing the SDF as the main force in the fight against ISIS has practically ended on the ground,” he said, noting that Damascus is now qualified to take responsibility for the security file, including control of the group’s detention centers.

“The United States doesn’t want a long-term military presence in Syria,” he said.

Washington’s announcement that the original role of the SDF was over opened the door to a broad debate about the nature of alliances with the United States, and how it makes an ally and then dispenses with it when it ends its job.

Obviously, Barrack’s statement tells the story of the beginning and end of the SDF in brief detail, if this expression is used correctly in politics.

In fact, the SDF has missed one opportunity after another, and today its writing its end with a US made pen as it was the beginning of a US decision.

In light of the presence of a strong Syrian government capable of extending its sovereignty, the justifications for the continued presence of the SDF are declining, and this is understood from the statement of Barrack posted on the website of the US embassy in Damascus, which clearly indicates that the current stage requires a rearrangement of roles, which practically means the end of the task entrusted to the SDF in Syria.

The United States is in fact, selling its allies at the lowest prices, and the SDF’s mistake was in its absolute confidence in the partnership with Washington.

The shock of some at the US abandonment of the SDF was unjustified, as this was to be expected.

It has failed to draw a line of return to avoid what it’s facing currently.

For the Kurds in particular, they have experienced such disappointments, more than once in the past 100 years, yet many of them haven’t preached.

It’s not just national groups or minorities, but also entire countries that have relied on the United States or other major powers and then been victims of miscalculations.

Navigating the volatile and turbulent sea of international interests requires foresight and prudence, and learning from the lessons of history.

Finally, the US Special Envoy Tom Barrack is proposing isn’t a historic solution or a golden opportunity, but rather a grave strategic mistake and a clear betrayal of a loyal partner who has fought ISIS on behalf of the world for a decade.