A year ago, the Syrian conflict shifted dramatically as a rebel force led by Abu Mohammed al-Jolani (Ahmed al-Sharaa) moved towards Damascus, resulting in President Bashar al-Assad’s exile in Russia. Now the interim president, Sharaa faces challenges governing a war-torn Syria, with various factions vying for control and skepticism from both local and foreign entities. His past as a jihadist complicates his leadership, yet he advocates for a stable, inclusive future for all Syrians. Despite the devastation, many view the absence of the Assad regime as a new beginning for Syria.
