KABUL (Pajhwok): German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned a hasty US pullout from Syria runs the risk of strengthening Russia and Iran roles in the Middle East.
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on February 16, Merkel questioned whether the planned US withdrawal was "a good idea." "Will it once more strengthen the capacity of Iran and Russia to exert their influence?" she asked.
She also cautioned against a premature US withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan's Resolute . . .
