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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2026 · 7 MIN

Explainer 532: Why is Syria back on Washington’s Christmas card list?

from The Foreign Desk · host Monocle

After a warm reception between Donald Trump and President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria has been removed from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism. What stands to be gained for both sides?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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