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US Treasury grapples with complex application of Caesar Act

As the US attempts to shift its Syria policy, showing greater tolerance towards the normalisation of that country's relations with neighbouring states, Joe Biden is hampered by the sanctions regime put in place by the Trump administration, which also has officials overwhelmed. [...] (371 words)

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Magnate Amer Foz between rock and hard place in Brussels and Damascus

Still no funding for strategic Beirut-Damas-Amman electricity deal

Arab Gas Pipeline deal to supply Lebanon still faces obstacles

Congress struggles to clarify US approach to Syria

IRISL plays crucial role in Damas-Tehran economic rapprochement

GID chief plays key role in restoring Jordan's diplomatic relations with Syria

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Telecom operator Syriatel ousts Rami Makhlouf, starts afresh with Damascus

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