What brought Washington back to the table with Damascus?

The resumption of US-Syria dialogue marks a diplomatic shift, largely driven by Mohammed al-Sharaa. He met Emmanuel Macron in Paris a week earlier, and this meeting signaled Syria’s intent to rebuild ties with the international community. After years of sanctions, the US is now more open to cooperation, especially on common issues like counterterrorism and regional stability. Wassim Nasr delves into the behind-the-scenes developments of this resumption of dialogue with Syria.