Under the new Syrian government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, a breakthrough occurred in the operation, which had begun years earlier.
Bahrain is important because it is a close ally of the West, hosts a US naval base, and is also part of the Abraham Accords.
The rise of extremist forces in Syria under the new regime of Ahmed al-Sharaa poses a direct threat to regional stability and border security.
The indirect contacts are focused on security and intelligence matters and confidence-building between the two states with no official relations.
As a former colonial power in the region, France has interests in Lebanon and Syria, and is seen as having a more balanced Mideast policy than the US and UK.
MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: Armed individuals evicted people without a court order, prevented them from taking their belongings, and then moved in.
The Druze in Syria are divided between different leaders and voices. It’s likely that many want a middle ground and prefer some kind of autonomy but don’t want a full break with Damascus.
Authorities investigating terrorism as motive for arson • Syrian Islamist attacks on Druze could be a collision course with Israel
Syria's invitation to the Arab Summit comes after Sharaa met Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani.
Al-Sharaa's implied openness to the Abraham Accords must be met with a clear demand for educational reform, disavowal of jihadism.
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