US Navigates Policy Shifts in Post-Assad Syria

The Biden administration has expressed conditional support for a future Syrian government following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, emphasizing the need for a transparent, inclusive, and nonsectarian transition. The U.S. aims to ensure minority rights, humanitarian aid, and the prevention of terrorism. This stance could lead to lifting sanctions on Syria. Meanwhile, the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, led by Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, has taken control, raising concerns due to its extremist past. The U.S. remains involved in the region, with President-elect Trump signaling a potential shift in policy.