The coalition that struck ISIS in Syria was notably devoid of Western partners . That was a departure from past American interventions in the region . Who 's in , who 's not . In Iraq, Obama has been reluctant to commit U.S. ground troops and instead relies on Iraqi forces with limited air support, which is not enough for an operation against ISIS.
The coalition that struck ISIS in Syria was notably devoid of Western partners . That was a departure from past American interventions in the region . In Iraq, Obama has been reluctant to commit U.S. ground troops and instead relies on Iraqi forces with limited air support, which is not enough for an operation against ISIS.