This comes shortly after Trump called Syria’s new leader tough, young, and attractive. New man crush?

I… actually agree with him on this. For Syria to become politically stable, its economy needs to improve, and it is currently in shambles.
While it remains to be seen whether the new leadership can improve the country, at least allowing foreign investments gives them a fighting chance.

Tho. It’s in Lee of a Trump tower. It’s still the best international move. Give them a chance to not radicalize. We shall see.

Syria is officially another puppet country