The Syria withdrawal announcement shows that Donald Trump is now freelancing US foreign policy

In a move that has surprised US partners and allies, this week President Trump ordered the withdrawal of US troops based in Syria, citing victory over ISIS. Jasmine Gani writes that while members of the Trump administration have, until now, offered reassurances that the US would remain in Syria, President Trump has been making comments to the contrary since as far back as his 2016 election campaign. She argues that this disconnect illustrates just how easily Trump can override the counsel of his closest advisers to make foreign policy on his own.