As US wavers on Syria pullout the country's future is in limbo

Analysts say it's hard to predict what will transpire as players seek leverage

A December decision by US President Donald Trump to withdraw troops from Syria once again put the war-ravaged country in the spotlight.

In the weeks that followed, however, the United States has wavered on a speedy withdrawal, putting certain conditions on its exit to ensure the safety of its Kurdish allies on the ground.