As the U.S. military moves thousands of ISIS detainees across the border into Iraq, Washington is effectively closing the door on the Kurdish era of counter-terrorism and trusting that a unified Syrian state — once its adversary — can now hold the line against a swelling insurgent threat.The transfer is intended to prevent mass breakouts from facilities long run by Kurdish Syrian Defense Forces now that Syria's new government has taken control in northeastern Syria. The shift carries consequences for Washington beyond the immediate fight against ISIS. A breakdown in detainee handling or securi...

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