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Robin Jones is a freelance writer with a focus on Middle East affairs. His writing on Palestinian issues has been featured in the Electronic Intifada, and he holds an Honours BA in Anthropology and Politics.
Analysis: Donald Trump won't be much worse for Syrians than Obama was, but he'll be more forthright about it, writes Robin Jones.