September 13, 2018
U.S. troops in Syria prep in response to Russian aggression
CNAS Middle East Security Program Director Ilan Goldenberg speaks to CBS on the delicate situation in Syria, where US troops are prepared to counter aggressive moves by Russian, Iranian, and affiliated forces in Eastern Syria.
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