Donald Trump's promise has taken many by surprise, including some of his right hand men.

Donald Trump's promise has taken many by surprise, including some of his right hand men.

And the important details he left out has led many to question whether he's serious or not.

The US Defense Secretary James Mattis and former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson repeatedly said American troops will remain in Syria to prevent the resurgence of ISIL.

Trump has said he doesn't like to advertise or telegraph his military strategy especially with Syria because it will tip off the enemy.

Will the withdrawal of US troops from Syria strengthen the position of other parties in the conflict?

Presenter: Sami Zeidan

Guests:

Marwan Kabalan - Director of Policy Analysis at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies.

Mark Kimmitt - Former Assistant Secretary for political-military affairs under George W.Bush.Dmitry Babich - Political Analyst at the state owned, Voice of Russia.