Washington says there has been no change in its policy towards Syria, which demands a political transition as set out in a Security Council resolution. But in Washington, analysts say Syria has hardly been a foreign policy priority for President Joe Biden’s administration. After being warned against dealing with Damascus by the Trump administration, Arab states are pressing the issue again. Reviving trade will be a shot in the arm for Jordan and Syria, whose economy is in deep crisis. US policy in Syria is now focused on fighting Islamic State militants and humanitarian aid, he said.

Source: Egypt Independent October 10, 2021 06:00 UTC