Trump's Syrian Embrace: Left's Imperial Blindness

The article critiques the alleged backing of Islamist forces in Syria by Western powers, particularly focusing on Trump's praise for al-Sharaa, formerly of the al-Qaeda-affiliated Al-Nusra Front. It claims this exemplifies the hypocrisy and ultimately reactionary nature of the "Syrian revolution" narrative propagated by pro-imperialist and pseudo-left organizations. The article suggests that these groups, through their support, have inadvertently strengthened reactionary Islamist forces and undermined any genuine progressive elements within the Syrian opposition. It argues the Western-backed "revolution" served imperialist agendas, prioritizing geopolitical interests over the well-being of the Syrian people and empowering groups like al-Nusra Front, despite their extremist ideology. The article implies that these actions expose the moral bankruptcy of those who supported the Syrian opposition, highlighting their complicity in enabling the rise of extremist factions within the conflict. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/05/17/jsmq-m17.html