Losing Syrian military bases would hurt the Kremlin’s attempts to project power in the Middle East and Africa.

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With the fall of al-Assad’s regime, the risk of an ISIS resurgence increases.

Foreign leaders have rushed to ingratiate themselves with Donald J. Trump in recent days, nervously recalling the clashes, insults and feuds of his first presidency.

Donald J. Trump has said he would transform America’s relationship with allies and adversaries. He has pledged to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours, increase tariffs and deport millions.

Donald J. Trump has said he would transform America’s relationship with both allies and adversaries. Notably, he has pledged to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours, increase tariffs and deport millions.

Pentagon officials discuss whether the flow of assistance could be hurting the military’s ability to respond to a new conflict.