Conditional removal of Syria’s terrorism designation is the only path to align U.S. leverage with genuine counterterrorism reforms on the ground.
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Trump designated three Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist groups, a calibrated move with regional repercussions.
Israeli calls to designate Qatar an “enemy state” over its Hamas ties are escalating, driven by political rivalry and post-October 7 anger.
Hezbollah, weakened militarily, relies on global networks to recover, requiring international designations and enforcement to cut off its funding.
The designation signals Europe’s loss of influence, leaving it unable to shape Iran policy as the U.S. takes the lead in negotiations or potential escalation.