Imagine this: a group once labeled as dangerous terrorists by the West suddenly becomes their new ally. Confused? You’re not alone. This is exactly what’s happening in Syria, where a group called Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)—linked to Al-Qaeda—is now being cautiously embraced by Western leaders.
Yes, the same HTS that has a long history of violence, including bombings, kidnappings, and torture. And yes, the same HTS whose leader, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, still has a $10 million bounty on his head, courtesy of the United States. So why the sudden change of heart? Let’s break it down.
A Familiar Pattern: Supporting Today’s Allies, Fighting Tomorrow’s Enemies
This isn’t the first time the West has played a dangerous game like this. Back in the 1980s, the U.S. supported Afghan fighters, including Osama Bin Laden, to push back against the Soviet Union. Decades later, those same fighters turned into the Taliban and Al-Qaeda, enemies of the West.
Now, history is repeating itself...
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