Ali Eid: U.S. shifts on Swaida governance

The report discusses a shift in the statements made by the American envoy to Syria, Tom Preder, regarding the province of Sweida. Washington has begun to prioritize restoring support for state institutions and good governance, moving away from military solutions that are detached from the Syrian government. The new statements highlight the importance of accountability and the return of Sweida to state authority within the framework of governance and citizenship, while safeguarding the rights of its residents, especially the Druze community. This approach is part of a tripartite plan involving Syria and Jordan aimed at addressing security challenges, reconciliation, and the return of displaced persons. Preder also noted that the absence of effective governance allows gangs to fill the power vacuum, and that ongoing tensions could lead to a new wave of violence. He called for dialogue and cooperation among the local community and neighboring countries to preserve Syria’s unity and sovereignty. A political analyst remarked that these statements indicate a U.S. preference to reintegrate Sweida into the state framework through official institutions, rather than through armed local governance, emphasizing that Preder's comments focus on security and governance issues.

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