Aston Villa march on in Champions League after beating RB LeipzigThere was a time not all that long ago when the United States would be seeking clearly to drive and define a particular narrative and outcome for the events unfolding in the Middle East. Seeking to mould events to its own benefit has been a central tenet of American foreign policy. But the remarkable and fast-moving developments in Syria, come at an unusual moment for America. Syria latest: Rebels expand control In Washington DC, there is a vacuum of leadership. We are in the midst of the transition between President Joe Biden and president-elect Donald Trump . President Biden is still running things at the White House but his ability to influence events in the Middle East, if he is even inclined to, has been shown to be limited. He is the lamest of lame duck presidents. More on Donald Trump Donald Trump says Prince William 'doing a fantastic job' as they meet for a second time in Paris this evening Prince William to meet Donald Trump in Paris ahead of Notre-Dame reopening Diplomatic opportunities at cathedral reopening as Trump set to meet Macron and Zelenskyy Related Topics: Donald Trump Joe Biden Syria Mr Trump does not become president until 20 January and so is unable officially to do anything. And yet he is already THE leading player on the world stage right now. What he does (and doesn't do) and what he says (and doesn't say) carries enormous weight. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player His presence in Paris this weekend - invited by President Emmanuel Macron - is as important as it is remarkable. I can't think of a precedent; a moment in recent history where a president-elect would hold such influence. Of the events in Syria, the Biden White House has said only that the administration is closely monitoring developments. Donald Trump however, on social media, on brand, has declared his hand. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player " Syria is a mess, but is not our friend, & THE UNITED STATES SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT. LET IT PLAY OUT. DO NOT GET INVOLVED!" he wrote. On President Bashar al Assad's fate, his words were only marginally ambiguous. It "may actually be the best thing" for Mr Assad to be toppled, he said. Read more: Rebel forces 'reach Damascus suburbs' Insurgents close in on Homs Follow our channel and never miss an update. Mr Trump will not take over as president for another six weeks. And yet already it feels like he is more of a player and moulder of global events (because of what he does and doesn't choose to do and say) than at any time in his last presidency. There's another difference this time too. During Mr Trump's last presidency, there were powerful European counterbalances. But now, Germany's former chancellor Angela Merkel is long gone and Mr Macron is weak, despite his diplomatic masterstroke in inviting Mr Trump to Paris.
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Kyle Hanslovan: Florida’s Cybersecurity Maverick Who Won’t Play By The RulesSenior PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah on Saturday said that if the supremos of all three major political parties — PTI, PML-N and PPP — sat together for negotiations, the crisis that the country has been embroiled in for 70 years would be solved within 70 days. Since Imran Khan’s incarceration last year in several cases, PTI’s relations with the government and the establishment have deteriorated sharply, marked by protests that frequently escalated into violence amid state repression . Following the turmoil, Imran established a five-member committee to hold talks with “anyone,” signalling a shift in PTI lawmakers’ stance in parliament. In response, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also formed a committee with ruling coalition members. The first meeting between the government and PTI committees was held on Monday, marking the start of long-awaited negotiations to ease political tensions. Chairman of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) Sahibzada Hamid Raza has said that the PTI would formally give the government time until January 31 to conclude the ongoing negotiations. Prior to that, Sanaullah had stated that the government would “ accommodate such a request”. While addressing a ceremony in Lahore today, the PML-N leader said that if the three key leaders — former premier Nawaz Sharif, PTI founder Imran Khan and President Asif Ali Zardari — were included in the negotiation committee, and they have “similar vision to what Nawaz had on his return last year”, then the “crisis that has surrounded Pakistan for 70 years can end in 70 days”. “Nawaz Sharif’s name should be there [...] Imran Khan’s name should be there’s and Asif Ali Zaradari’s name should be there,” he said. “We, the politicians, should sit together. The problem is that before we sit down, it is very important that the mistakes that were made by the people who are sitting down are accepted.” He said that two documents — the 1973 Constitution and the charter of democracy — were important political documents. In the charter of democracy, both leaders — PPP’s Benazir Bhutto and PML-N’s Nawaz Sharif — accepted their mistakes and then the conversation moved forward, PM’s aide Sanaullah said. He said that the PTI claims that its mandate was stolen and it should be returned. “Only yesterday, you (PTI) had [the mandate]. Why did you not speak then?” the PML-N leader said. “We do want to make them [negotiations] successful with complete sincerity,” Sanaullah said, adding that if “today’s grievances are to be accepted then yesterday’s should also be accepted”. Sanaullah said that his party had always called for negotiations to solve the political problems, citing former premier Nawaz Sharif’s October 21 speech last year. He said that negotiations were the only way to move forward and solve the issues. Separately, at the same event, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif questioned PTI’s reasoning for wanting negotiations after refusing to have talks with the PML-N for around two years. “They used to say that they (PML-N) have no authority, and we will talk to those who have the authority,” he said. “Why now? What has happened in the past 15, 20 days that you have agreed for negotiations,” the PML-N leader said. “Someone tell me what the secret behind this is? [...] With all seriousness, tell me what the secret is,” he said. “I am in favour of the negotiations,” he said, however, he said the government should be cautious with Imran. “Tell me who has he been faithful to?” Asif said. “He [Imran] uses people. Don’t get used. I am warning you,” he advised the government he is a part of, adding that he wanted the negotiations to be successful. “I have been saying this on the assembly’s floor that there should be a social contract.” “I have a suggestion [...] I think all the power centres should be part of the negotiations. This is not just the politicians’ problem,” he said. “There are power centres in this country. There’s the army, the bureaucracy, the politicians, the judiciary, media and big business, they’re the power centres,” he said. “They should sit down and find a solution to the country’s problems,” he added.
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