Part 3/7:
Examining HTS and Its Impact
HTS has evolved from its roots in Al-Qaeda and now seeks autonomy from ISIS control. The hosts analyze whether the United States should back an organization tied to terrorism when it could simultaneously destabilize Russian and Iranian influence. The discussion raises the complex picture of allegiances in the region.
Ben dives into specific tactical details, suggesting that the changing dynamics in Syria pose a question of U.S. interest: would a failed Assad regime be detrimental to U.S. national security? The confusion surrounding U.S. support arises due to the chameleon-like nature of alliances and the historical context of Syria's civil war stretching back over a decade.