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In Post-Assad Syria, the U.S. Struggles to Find a New Strategy

Jul 17, 2025 | 21:42 GMT

The U.S. is shifting its Syria strategy from isolation to limited engagement to stabilize the country and protect American interests there, but Turkey and Israel's competing influence campaigns could complicate Washington's approach.

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