Assad exit puts US at perilous crossroads in Syria

The United States has shifted its stance on Syria due to Islamist rebels toppling Bashar al-Assad, prompting a debate over American interests, with Donald Trump calling for non-involvement and Joe Biden emphasizing the need to prevent fragmentation and extremism. US policy has focused on countering ISIS alongside Kurdish forces, while facing challenges in dealing with groups such as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the question of lifting their terrorist designation to facilitate aid efforts in Syria’s future. The US is urged to let Syrians determine their fate and engage cautiously with various factions to promote a credible and inclusive government in the war-torn nation.

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