New U.S.-Led Coalition Moves: Military Base Construction Near Baghdad–Damascus Highway

Reports suggest the base is being built in coordination with Syria’s Ministry of Interior, with the stated goal of training newly recruited forces and enhancing the operational capacity of local Syrian units.

The evolving landscape of post-conflict Syria has become a battleground for foreign powers. Among them, the United States is striving to secure a larger stake in the emerging power structure compared to Russia, Turkey, and other regional actors. While Washington frames the establishment of new bases as part of its alleged counterterrorism and local training efforts, the underlying objective appears to be securing a long-term presence in Syria and asserting control over the vital Baghdad–Damascus corridor.