Tom Barrack
Israel's Syria strike risked scrambling Turkish jets, military escalation, US envoy tells 'Post'
US envoy Tom Barrack warned that Israel's strike on Abu al-Duhur airbase, near Idlib, Syria, could have led to a rapid escalation into a direct military confrontation, possibly including Turkey.
US working to establish Israel-Turkey-Syria deconfliction mechanism after Israeli strikes
Israel confirms strikes on Syria's Idlib airbase after US envoy condemns attack
US envoy Barrack meets Iraq PM, pushes new direction in bilateral ties
'Hezbollah rebuilding faster than Lebanese Army dismantling,' Western intel. officials tell 'Post'
Western officials warn Hezbollah’s rapid rearmament could trigger Israeli action if Lebanon fails to act.
Syria, Lebanon key to next phase of Middle East peace, says US Ambassador Tom Barrack - analysis
US Ambassador Tom Barrack recently argue that the Gaza peace deal will be remembered as "a defining moment in modern Middle Eastern diplomacy." How can that affect Lebanon's stability?
Turkey vs Iran: The endless struggle holding the Middle East hostage - opinion
Turkey views its former territories in the Fertile Crescent as a natural strategic extension of its national security, and Iran’s growing influence on its southern border is an absolute red line.
Sweida’s crisis and the quiet path to a Syria-Israel security deal - opinion
The US is playing a mediating role in the Syria-Israel security discussions, and is also deeply involved in the agreement known as the 'Sweida roadmap,' publicly announced in Damascus.
Tom Barrack’s diplomacy of optics: Fast deals, fragile peace - opinion
Tom Barrack’s high-speed diplomacy in Syria and Lebanon backfired, fueling instability, alienating allies and deepening mistrust across the region.
Syria, Israel near 'de-escalation' pact, US envoy says
Syria and Israel are in talks to reach an agreement that Damascus hopes will secure a halt to Israeli airstrikes and the withdrawal of Israeli troops who have pushed into southern Syria.
Syrian foreign minister to discuss lifting of US sanctions in Washington this week, Axios reports
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani is due to meet US lawmakers in Washington to discuss lifting sanctions and advancing a security deal with Israel, Senator Lindsey Graham was cited as saying.
Syrian leader says talks with Israel underway on disengagement agreement
Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara’a said talks with Israel aim to restore the 1974 disengagement terms, as Damascus balances outreach to the US, Russia, and regional states.
Pentagon approves security assistance package for Lebanon worth $14.2 million
The Pentagon approved a package that will aid the Lebanese Armed Forces's disarmament of Hezbollah
'Arrogance of a cowboy': US envoy slammed for off-the-cuff remark in Lebanon
As ambassador to Turkey and envoy to Syria, Barrack has not usually caused offense, though his role on Syria policy has led to some controversy among those who support the US-backed SDF.