More than a decade after U.S. forces entered Syria under the banner of the “war on terror,” signs are mounting that Washington may be preparing to turn the page on its military presence there.

Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in Syria to boost the economy, break isolation, and reshape regional and political ties.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s visit to Russia amid the post-SDF militia shift strengthens Damascus’ state control, expands Russian economic and security influence, and reshapes regional and strategic dynamics.

After years in which the SDF militias controlled Syria’s most significant oil fields, the country’s new authorities have moved to reclaim a meaningful share of this strategic resource, marking a notable shift in the energy sector as production begins to resume.

The SDF militia faces a crucial four-day deadline to comply with Syria’s integration plan, as delays and external pressures raise the risk of renewed conflict.