During his recent visit to the Middle East, the US Secretary of State focused on stabilizing the situation in Syria following the sudden ouster of President Bashar Assad. The primary goal of the diplomatic mission was to prevent Syria from spiraling out of control by engaging with regional partners and allies to shape the future of post-Assad Syria.
The Secretary of State held meetings in Jordan, Turkey, and Iraq to garner support for a Syrian-led political transition towards credible, inclusive, and nonsectarian governance. The aim was to establish a new government that upholds international standards, respects the rights of minorities and women, and ensures the flow of humanitarian assistance to those in need.
