Written By Mouaz Moustafa
1. Re-engage and lead diplomatic efforts pushing for a negotiated settlement and leading to a political transition as per UNSC Resolution 2254.
2. Ensure security and stability in NW Syria (particularly Idlib). Civilians in Idlib are at the highest risk of mass atrocities and the situation in Idlib presents major risks to U.S. interests. Such as: doubling the refugees in Europe, emboldening terrorist propaganda and recruitment, and further endangering coalition forces in the NE.
3. Allow cross-border humanitarian aid supplies into regions where they are needed.
4. Full implementation of the Caesar Act and other targeted sanctions aimed at protecting civilians.
5. Addressing the release of the over 200,000 men, women and children detained by the Assad regime including American citizens.
6. Ensure security and stability in N.E Syria (particularly Deir Ezzor)by ensuring inclusivity of other Kurdish and Arab actors into the structure of AANES, ridding the AANES of PKK elements, and working towards eventual bridging between NE & NW Syria politically and economically to leverage against the Assad regime, Russia, and Iran.
7. Resolve humanitarian crisis in Rukban.