Speculation has been rife American forces would withdrawal from Syria after the Afghanistan pullout.
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Speculation has been rife American forces would withdrawal from Syria after the Afghanistan pullout.
After years of conflict, Riyadh now views Damascus as an expedient avenue to shore up broader regional interests.