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An America First Approach to Syria

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Jacob Olidort : U.S. has struggled since President Obama to get Syria policy right.

He says the new regime in Syria presents us with a new set of complex dynamics.

He argues that it's in the U.'S. interest to build ties with Ahmad al-Sharaa , the leader of al-Qaeda -linked Nusra Front , not with Assad .

He said it's wrong to engage with Sharaa because it's a jihadist leader who has been meeting with world leaders.

O'Idort: We should not waste precious time and resources on local politics.