U.S. Military’s Transfer of IS Detainees Highlights Flaws and Risks in Post-Conflict Strategy

The recent completion of transferring more than 5,700 Islamic State (IS) detainees from Syria to Iraq is being hailed by Washington as a victory for regional security. But beneath this surface lies a troubling narrative about the failures of America’s post-conflict policies and the dangerous consequences for U.S. sovereignty. Are We Securing America—or Exporting Risk? Since January 21, U.S. forces have moved these detainees—men accused of being members of the brutal IS terror network—from Kurdish-controlled camps in Syria to Iraqi custody. CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper praised Iraq's leadership in accepting these prisoners, framing it as an essential step toward...