THE UNITED STATES – SYRIA RELATIONSHIP FROM 2000 TO 2022 YEARS

This article examines the pivotal role of the U.S. in shaping Syrian Foreign Policy, reflecting complex interactions of power dynamics, ideological comparisons, and regional alliances. In addition, the research paper highlights multipolar relations between the two countries over decades. Despite some divergences between both sides, they have had common priorities that brought them together during the terrorist attacks on the Twin Skyscrapers in 2001. Moreover, this study reveals how U.S. actions have had a deep profound on Syria’s foreign policy orientations. Particular attention should be given to the post-9/11 accident and Syrian Civil War periods, which jointly demonstrate the shifting priorities of U.S. involvement in the region. Furthermore, this paper explores the impacts of U.S. policies on Syria’s alignment with regional and international actors, including Iran, Russia, and non-state entities. Regarding the Syrian civil war, the relations between Washington and Damascus are complicated. The findings underline the centrality of the White House in Syrian foreign policy calculations, not only as a negotiator or mediator but also as a catalyst for Syria’s current border issues. The method in this research paper is descriptive-analytical.