Syria’s collapse presents Donald Trump – and America – with unprecedented opportunities

President-elect Donald Trump is famous for relishing an opportunity to make a deal. With the stunning collapse of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Trump now has the opportunity to make the deal of a lifetime.

Indeed, Assad’s collapse – which also exposed the weakness of his backers in Russia and Iran – presents the chance for Trump to reshape the Middle East in a way that protects America’s interests, strengthens our allies, and weakens our enemies.

Put another way, working with allies in the region ...