New Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa swaps army fatigues for a suit for diplomatic talks

Hakan Fidan and Ahmed al-Sharaa observed Damascus from Mount Qasioun

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Ahmed al-Sharaa, Leader of new Syrian administration Source: ABACA / DIA Images/ABACA/PA

Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has made significant diplomatic advances following talks with Türkiye and the United States. The rebel leader has been attempting to shore up international support following his overthrowing of Bashar al-Assad's regime. But can the Islamist leader and former Al-Qaeda ally truly convince the world that he can lead all Syrians to a brighter future?



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