Al-Sharaa’s Washington visit marks a historic shift: Syria now aligns with the U.S., not using Israel as a regime protector.
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Washington’s repeated betrayals, whether of the Kurds who fought ISIS or of Taiwan in 1978, demonstrate that American alliances are no longer durable. This erodes trust and encourages global partners to seek alternatives, weakening U.S. influence long‑term.
Many Iraqi politicians initially leaned toward Iran due to perceived U.S. betrayal or propaganda, but now seek integration with the West. Co‑opting these figures, rather than isolating them, could secure lasting stability and advance American interests in a post‑Iran era.
Tariffs have lowered oil prices and slowed U.S. shale growth, benefiting OPEC+ market strategy. Middle Eastern renewable projects gain from cheap Chinese equipment, but economic uncertainty and potential dollar shifts pose long‑term challenges for the region’s macroeconomic stability.
By positioning itself as a protector of Druze communities, Israel aims to expand its buffer zone in southern Syria. This approach contradicts broader regional stability efforts and could inadvertently revive Iranian influence—the very outcome Israel claims it seeks to prevent.
Despite tactical Israeli and U.S. military successes against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, none have produced permanent strategic victories, leaving Gaza destroyed, resistance movements intact, and regional conflict expanding, while U.S. military commitments and costs continue to grow.