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What is behind US strategy of keeping troops in post-Assad Syria?

Analysts say priorities extend beyond anti-ISIL mission and include keeping leverage as Syria’s future takes shape.

Al Jazeera

‘Not our fight’: President-elect Trump distances US from Syria’s conflict

In a morning social media post, Republican Donald Trump indicated the US should have ‘nothing to do’ with Syria’s war.

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Is The 'Writing On The Wall' For Syria's Assad?

More than 13 years since Bashar al-Assad's security forces opened fire on protesters demanding democratic reforms, the Syrian president's grip on power may finally be weakening.

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‘Arsonist and firefighter’: Can the US restrain Israel after Iran attack?

Washington has urged Israel to avoid escalation, but Gaza track record raises doubts US will be heeded, analysts say.

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‘Still no endgame’ as Blinken concludes latest Middle East tour: Analysts

Critics question whether Blinken’s trip is an exercise in ‘face-saving’ as US faces criticism over stance in Gaza war.

Al Jazeera

Fears of escalation grow as dozens die in SDF-militia fighting in Syria

Arab tribesmen blame violence on ‘years-long discrimination’ by the SDF in northeast Syria.

Al Jazeera

How important is Captagon in al-Assad’s return to the Arab fold?

The billions of dollars Syria’s al-Assad is believed to be making from Captagon have given him a financial lifeline.

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‘Conundrum’: How the US is dealing with Assad normalisation

As the Arab world normalises relations with Syria, US pushes for concessions from the Assad government, analysts say.

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Analysis-Qatar takes diplomatic back seat as Saudi flexes political muscle

The Arab League's welcoming back of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad into its ranks highlights how far behind Qatar has fallen in its bid to be a diplomatic voice that carries weight in the Middle East.

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US exempts Syrian earthquake aid from sanctions

The new rules are designed to speed up deliveries.

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