U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Jordan on December 12 to address the ongoing situation in Syria and reinforce U.S. commitments to a ‘inclusive transition’ in the region. As the Biden administration seeks to influence the post-Assad landscape, Blinken’s meetings with Jordanian King Abdullah II and officials stress the importance of preventing Syria from becoming a base for terrorism. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump advocates for non-intervention as he prepares to return to the White House in January 2024.