💨 Abstract

President Donald Trump's sudden announcement in Saudi Arabia to lift all sanctions on Syria surprised both regional allies and his own administration. The State and Treasury departments scrambled to understand how to implement the decision, as the White House hadn’t alerted them beforehand. The sanctions, imposed for decades and layered over multiple conflicts, involve complex coordination with Congress. The lifting isn't imminent, and officials are still unsure about the specifics. The White House suggests lifting sanctions in exchange for Syria’s cooperation on terrorism and stability.

Courtesy: theprint.in