James Jeffrey, former US ambassador to Turkey, Iraq, Albania and former US special representative for Syria engagement, joined Turkey recap editor Diego Cupolo to discuss Syrian Pres. Ahmed al-Sharaa’s visit to Washington on Monday, Nov. 10.
Jeffrey reviewed US policy in Syria, including a potential US military presence in Damascus and how Washington views the integration of SDF forces with the central Syrian government.
Other topics covered include international sanctions, post-war reconstruction efforts and US efforts to contain Iranian and Russian influence in Syria along with remnants of the Islamic State.
Also referenced in this talk:
Trump hosts Syria’s Sharaa at White House, US renews temporary waiver of tough sanctions (Reuters)
US military to establish presence at Damascus airbase, sources say (Reuters)
Syria to join US-led coalition to defeat IS group after Trump meeting (BBC)
Ankara presented its views, positions on Syria at talks in US: Turkish foreign minister (AA)
Sharaa Goes to Washington (Washington Institute)
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