US Navigates Syrian Turmoil Amid ISIS Threat and Assad's Decline

Following the unexpected collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, the U.S. is working to maintain its influence in the region by targeting ISIS and protecting its Kurdish allies. With 900 troops in Syria, the U.S. military has conducted numerous airstrikes against ISIS to prevent its resurgence. The Pentagon is also focused on ensuring that Assad's chemical weapons do not fall into the wrong hands. The situation is complicated by Turkish attacks on Kurdish forces and the potential for ISIS prison breaks, as the U.S. assesses its future military presence in Syria.