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Why Did the US Even Get Involved in Syria?

Why Did the US Even Get Involved in Syria?

by | Oct 10, 2017 | Opinion

A candid memoir by former US Defense Secretary Ash Carter provides a rare opportunity to better understand President Barack Obama’s Syria strategy before it recedes into the historical distance. His many valuable insights raise one big question, however: Why did...