Trump Waives Syrian Sanctions, Congress Seeks Repeal: A Glimpse into 2025's Endless War?
In this speculative glimpse into 2025 captured by Al-Monitor, former President Trump reportedly waives Syrian sanctions, sparking a familiar congressional wrestling match over the Caesar Act. The article highlights Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's meeting with a key lawmaker whose support is needed for repeal. One might wonder, what exactly is being 'waived' after a decade-plus of starvation
sanctions, and who profits from this perpetual state of 'conflict resolution'? The media consistently frames these maneuvers as policy debates, conveniently omitting the devastating human cost of sanctions—a documented form of collective punishment that has crippled Syria's economy and infrastructure for years, long before any 'new' waiver. This isn't diplomacy; it's a recalibration of pressure
points, ensuring the 'crisis' remains just crisis-y enough to justify ongoing intervention. The bipartisan commitment to starving populations for geopolitical gain always finds its way, whether through sanctions enforcement or their performative relaxation.