In response, the United States cut diplomatic ties with, and imposed sanctions on, the Syrian regime. The chaotic aftermath gave the Assad regime the opportunity to recapture most of the country in 2019. However, the U.S. should caution Arab partners about readmitting Syria into the Arab League and other regional organizations. Readmission and direct engagement would further legitimize the Assad regime, which has made no efforts to change its behavior. Readmission and direct engagement would further legitimize the Assad regime, which has made no efforts to change its behavior.

Source: Egypt Today November 09, 2021 17:33 UTC