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Syria's Great Game: despite Trump fanfare, strategic headaches remain

The leader of the Syrian transition, Ahmed al-Sharaa, met US President Donald Trump in Riyadh on 14 May 2025, in the presence of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman al-Saud (MbS).
The leader of the Syrian transition, Ahmed al-Sharaa, met US President Donald Trump in Riyadh on 14 May 2025, in the presence of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman al-Saud (MbS). © Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affair/UPI/MaxPPP
Despite intense US diplomatic pressure, the issues of Syria's Kurds, Russian bases and foreign fighters remain under discussion between all involved parties. Their resolution will inevitably pass via Ankara, much to the chagrin of Tel Aviv, Paris and the Gulf states. [...]
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