Brendan P. Buck is an expert resource to discuss a critical and timely issue: U.S. policy toward Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Syria and its implications.
A research fellow in foreign policy studies at the Cato Institute, Brendan is a historian of domestic opposition to U.S. foreign policy in the 20th century, postwar conservatism, and the national security state. His research concerns the impact of an activist foreign policy on American society and civil liberties, the history of U.S. strategic thinking and its implications for contemporary politics, and the politics of foreign policy.
Brendan’s recent article for Responsible Statecraft, “What is HTS? And why is the U.S. working with a terrorist group in Syria?”, explores HTS’s history as a U.S.-designated terrorist organization and the complexities surrounding American involvement in the region.
Key points he can address:
- The potential contradictions in U.S. policy regarding HTS and counterterrorism.
- HTS’s role in Syria’s ongoing conflict and its impact on regional stability.
- Broader implications for U.S. foreign policy and public perceptions of intervention.
Brendan’s expertise offers a thoughtful analysis, unpacking the nuances of terrorism designations and their geopolitical ripple effects.
If this topic is of interest, I’d be happy to coordinate an interview.
Josh Grossman
pr@cato.org
