Several high-ranking US diplomats working in Syria were
abruptly removed from the Istanbul-based Syria Regional Platform last week.
Although officially explained as part of an internal restructuring, the move
has sparked speculation among analysts and regional observers.
This move coincides with the efforts of US Special Envoy Tom
Barrack, who seeks to accelerate negotiations to consolidate the unification of
Syria under President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The proposal, however, faces multiple
obstacles.
On the one hand, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which
control significant territories in the northeast of the country, have shown
resistance to relinquishing the autonomy they have exercised in recent years.
On the other hand, international actors such as Russia, Iran, and Turkey
continue to play a decisive role in Syria, complicating any attempt at a
political settlement that does not take their interests into account.
Although US officials insist their policy toward Syria has
not changed, sources close to the process point out that the withdrawal of
diplomats reflects internal tensions in Washington's strategy, especially
regarding how to handle Kurdish demands and the pressure to achieve a stable political
transition.
Beyond official statements, the unexpected withdrawal of
diplomatic officials raises questions about the immediate future of the US
presence in Syria and the viability of unifying a country that has been
fractured by civil war for more than a decade.
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