Syria accelerates removal of Russian units as it consolidates control over key sites

The reconfiguration of the Syrian security landscape marks a definitive end to the era of fragmented territorial control and foreign military entrenchment. Damascus is systematically reasserting sovereignty by mandating the withdrawal of Russian assets from Qamishli, effectively signaling the sunset of Moscow’s role as a primary security guarantor. Conversely, the United States is executing a managed transition of its facilities, prioritizing economic continuity and development contracts over permanent military presence. This strategic pivot is underpinned by significant capital inflows from regional powers and the European Union, aimed at stabilizing the state through infrastructure investment. The nationalization of foreign military footprints suggests a move toward a unified administrative system designed to eliminate external autonomy within Syrian borders. However, the sustainability of this resurgence remains contingent upon the government's ability to manage complex regional rivalries and internal socio-economic integration.

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