About this episode
This episode explains the implications of the US troop withdrawal from Syria and the ongoing complexities in the region.
The United States has pulled its troops out of Syria, ending a decade-long presence. But the fight isn’t over. As power shifts on the ground, Kurdish forces, regional tensions, and fragile negotiations are reshaping the country’s future. What’s behind the decision, and what comes next? In this episode: Natacha Danon ( @natacha_danon ), Journalist Episode credits: This episode was produced by David Enders, Marcos Bartolomé and Sarí el-Khalili with Catherine Nouhan, Tuleen Barakat, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz and Tamara Khandaker. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube
People in this episode
Guest: Natacha Danon
Topics covered
- US military withdrawal
- Syria conflict
- Kurdish forces
- regional tensions
- negotiations
- future of Syria
Keywords
- US exit
- Syria
- Kurdish forces
- regional tensions
- military presence
- negotiations
- future of Syria
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Al Jazeera
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