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United states Engages with Syria Rebel Group in Direct Talks
The confirmation of direct talks between a Syrian rebel group and the United States Thursday represented a major shift in Washington's foreign policy on Syria. This is far more direct backing than in the tepid backing previously given to Syria and may be the prelude to picking Syria's future hand on. Political intricacies and an ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region have led to questions over how this could impact the rest of Syria — and of the wider Middle East.