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  Attacks on American forces in Syria are forcing Washington to return to the Middle East as it tries to refocus its attention and resources on China and Russia. The Biden administration is having to deal with the region all over again after militants carried out a series of drone strikes late last week, killing one American contractor. It occurs during significant geopolitical changes in the region that stretches from Libya to Afghanistan, including the resumption of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran earlier this month, mediated by China; negotiations to repair alliances between Saudi Arabia and Syria, mediated by Russia; and the failure of efforts by Iran and the United States to relaunch the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal, under the auspices of Russia. A senior fellow at the Middle East Institute said that "The Middle East is experiencing a sandstorm. And they've been changing very quickly over the past six...