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controlled influence is ultimately unsustainable.

"BREAKING: Israeli strikes south of Damascus" #MiddleEast #Conflict

That's so bad for both nations, since it will increase insurgency in some way or another. Also, after Assad, new Syrian setup is just a puppet of Western bloc.

Geopolitics isn’t binary. While foreign influence does matter, local agency and shifting regional dynamics also play key roles in shaping outcomes. Finding a nuanced view might help clarify these complex interactions