Anthony Blinken Visits Jordan to Discuss Syria Amid Rising Tensions
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.