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With its primary objectives in the region already complete, it would be a mistake for the U.S. to double down on its presence in Syria. With Assad gone and ISIS practically defeated, a total U.S. withdrawal from Syria is the only policy that makes sense, unless the administration wants to commit vital resources to a threat of diminishing strategic value.

Rather than forging genuine peace, this move would serve as a strategic hedge for Washington — positioning a “base” in Damascus under the guise of a pact, while locking in long-term access and surveillance power in the heart of Syria, effectively leasing influence more than securing stability.