Overview

• Arab foreign ministers will meet Sunday to vote on reversing Syria's suspension from the organization.
• Several Arab states have recently reengaged with Syria's government after years of estrangement due to Syria's civil war.
• The U.S. opposes normalizing relations with Syria's government and its leader Bashar al-Assad.
• Syria has agreed to help neighboring countries combat drug trafficking in exchange for support in rejoining the Arab League.
• If allowed back into the Arab League, Syria could see the lifting of sanctions and greater regional influence.