Al-Sharaa’s Role in Syria’s Sovereignty and US Relations

In a historic visit, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, formerly known as jihadist leader Abu Mohammad al-Julani, met with President Trump, marking the first visit by a Syrian leader to the U.S. after his forces toppled Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The U.S. has removed his terrorist designation and is seeking to establish a security arrangement between Syria and Israel, despite ongoing disputes over the Golan Heights. Al-Sharaa faces skepticism from the Syrian public regarding perceived concessions, as negotiations progress without full normalization. Meanwhile, Turkey’s Erdoğan opposes such normalization, complicating al-Sharaa’s position.

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