Overview
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Explore the complexities of U.S. foreign policy in Syria through this 46-minute conference talk featuring James Jeffrey, U.S. Special Representative for Syria, moderated by Josh Rogin, columnist for The Washington Post. Delve into key topics including U.S. Syria policy, potential political solutions, Assad concessions, Trump's tweets, Russian offensives, U.S.-Turkey relations, ISIS in Northeast Syria, and U.S. commitments in the region. Gain insights on U.S. interests, policy objectives, and strategies for dealing with Iran and Russia. Examine the challenges of accountability and the future of U.S. involvement in Syria's ongoing conflict.
Syllabus
Intro
Background
US Syria Policy
The Political Solution
FollowUp Questions
Assad Concessions
Trumps Tweets
Russian Offensive in Italy
US Offer to Russia
US Turkey Agenda
ISIS in Northeast Syria
US commitment to Northeast Syria
ISIS attacks in Syria
US citizens in Syria
US policy in Syria
US interest in Syria
Questions
Iran and Russia
Accountability
Taught by
The Aspen Institute