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Syria's Stunning Turn: Why the U.S. is Teaming Up with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham?

What’s driving the U.S. to engage with a Syrian transitional government involving HTS, a formerly designated terrorist group? In this episode, we explore America’s shifting strategy post-Assad, from announcing to lifting sanctions and reshaping military goals to balancing ties with the SDF and Turkey. We also examine

What’s driving the U.S. to engage with a Syrian transitional government involving HTS, a formerly designated terrorist group? In this episode, we explore America’s shifting strategy post-Assad, from announcing to lifting sanctions and reshaping military goals to balancing ties with the SDF and Turkey.

We also examine Syria’s possible normalisation with Israel, regional power dynamics, and how the U.S. plans to ensure 'transparent' reconstruction while avoiding past mistakes like Timber Sycamore.

Tune in for a sharp breakdown of Syria’s new political landscape.

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