Removing Sanctions On Syria Is Risky But Offers The Chance For A Better Middle East

Colin Pascal
May 21, 2025
1 min read

Updated: Jul 23

President Trump's decision to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria, made after meeting the country's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, was a smart move despite real risks. Giving Syria's transitional government a genuine chance to rebuild and distance itself from Iranian and Russian influence outweighs the uncertainty created by the new leadership's past ties, and sanctions relief is a necessary first step toward a more stable Middle East.

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