UK Syria airstrikes strategy carries risks

The government is seeking House of Commons authorisation today for airstrikes against Islamic State group in Syria

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  • New strategy
  • Anti-ISG airstrikes
  • Support to ground forces
  • Destroying the narrative of success
  • Diplomacy and Syria's future
  • UK 'value-added'
  • Standing by allies
  • Extending current operations
  • Force capabilities
  • Intelligence capabilities
  • Strategy risks

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