The American Approach in Syria and the Management of the Turkish–Israeli Balance

The American Approach in Syria and the Management of the Turkish–Israeli Balance

Since fighting escalated at the start of the year in Aleppo’s Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods, before shifting east of the Euphrates, Washington’s posture has taken on a more direct and visible character. This shift has been reflected in the public statements of U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack, who voiced support for the Syrian government’s efforts to reestablish centralized authority in a way that protects local communities and enables the…