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Syria's Sharaa Gains Global Recognition Main Challenges Remain at Home
US State Department paused Caesar Act sanctions during Ahmed al-Sharaa’s visit as Syria seeks economic recovery and diplomatic ties with the West, Congress may lift sanctions permanently.
- On Monday, Donald Trump received Ahmed al-Sharaa in Washington, marking the first Syrian head-of-state visit since 1946; the U.S. State Department announced a pause of sanctions under the Caesar Act after the visit.
- Since overthrowing Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, the interim Syrian president has made overtures to the West and Gulf monarchies while maintaining ties with Moscow, historically Syria's ally for more than 13 years.
- Law student Boushra Abdel Bari said `God willing, this visit will be a new beginning for Syria and an opening to the world after years of isolation`, predicting easing sanctions and economic prospects.
- Immediately after the visit, many Syrians said they felt optimistic, with Layal Kaddour calling it "a bold political move" but warning of possible international pressure on Syria regarding Israel.
- Ahmed al-Sharaa and allies pitched reintegration as joining a 'new Middle East' to facilitate reconstruction, while Syrians faulted Russia for 'ruin and destruction' after many sacrifices.
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Speaking to the Washington Post during his visit to the US, Syrian President Ahmed Shara said that the region has long been negatively affected by the wrong policies of European countries and the US.
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Total News Sources42
Leaning Left5Leaning Right8Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Right
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Right
42% Right
L 26%
C 32%
R 42%
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