US: Provided Support for Syria's Future Government · Global Voices

President Biden's administration is used as motivation for further steps by actors in Syria, the prospect of American support, in a moment of deep uncertainty following President Bashar al-Assad's fall.

The “what we want to see in Syria is a stable and legitimate government, which fulfills the aspirations of the Syrian people and is the result of a process led by the Syrians”, Council of National Security spokesman John Kirby told the Voice of America.

The rebel group Hayat Tarhrir al-Sham, who ousted President Assad from power, has been designated a terrorist organisation by the United States. The $10 million reward set aside by the United States for the capture of the leader of Abu Mohammed al-Galani Group is still in force.

This victory, my brothers, represents a new chapter in the history of the entire Islamic nation. It's a turning point for the” region, al-Golaan declared.

In recent years, Golan distanced himself from extremist ideology. But he gave his victory speech Sunday from an ancient Sunnite mosque in Damascus, not at the presidential palace, a sign of concern for some.

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US President Joe Biden reacted quickly, ordering air strikes on the objectives of the Islamic State in Syria since Sunday.

On Wednesday, he sent Secretary Blinken to Turkey and Jordan to consult with leaders of those countries.

But on January 20th, President Biden will replace Mr Donald Trump, who is giving signs that he will take a stance on non-involvement in Syria.

On social platforms, Mr. Trump warned, “Tė let things go their course. Do not engage”.

But the United States is already involved. They have about 900 forces in Syria and the United States support the rebel group of Syrian Kurds.

Washington also has close relations with all Syria neighbours: Iraq, Lebanon and American allies Israel, Jordan and Turkey.

We should not give up altogether. But if we don't want to engage fully, then like the United States of America, this is the time to work very closely with our partners in the region”, says former US Ambassador to Syria Ryan Crocker.

It remains unclear whether, according to Mr. Trump's doctrine “The America of Pre”, the United States will aim at what President Biden wants a future Syrian government, which is inclusive and non-secitar. Meanwhile, other countries have begun to make their next moves.

Assad was backed by Moscow, which is already committed to maintaining Russian military bases in Syria. In the north, Syrian Kurds are being displaced while Turkey-backed rebels are attacking Kurdish rebels backed by the United States, whom Ankara considers allies of the separatist movement.

For now, Iran has lost most of its influence. Especially while Israel is conducting air strikes through Syria, further weakening Tehran's remaining military capacity. / VOA