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Back of the Brief: America’s Re-engagement in Syria and Geopolitical Recalibration

U.S. Flags Flies Again in Damascus, Signaling New Middle East Dynamics

In a notable departure from recent policies, the Biden administration has re-established its physical presence in Syria, raising the American flag at the embassy compound in Damascus. The move, under the diplomatic leadership of Thomas Bareric, signifies a nuanced shift—acknowledging that diplomatic engagement, even with regimes previously sanctioned or viewed with suspicion, can serve strategic interests in the Middle East.