“In this situation, we are talking about some kind of informational message, first of all, for our allies and for our opponents that the geopolitical loss in Syria ... does not mean that the United States ceases to be strongly present. This should be understood as a continuation of dominance in the Middle East. Such an optimistic message that should instill confidence in allies, ”the political analyst believes.
According to Koshkin, the atmosphere at the Munich Security Conference, during which Pence made such a statement, is quite tense.
Earlier, during the Munich Security Conference, Mike Pence said that after the withdrawal of troops from Syria, the United States would maintain a strong presence in the Middle East region.
Washington announced the withdrawal of troops from Syria on December 19, 2018.