Former al-Qaeda member al-Golani rebrands as a pluralist amid doubts over Syria’s democratic future
Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly Abu Mohammed al-Golani, has evolved from an al-Qaida affiliate leader to a rebranded figure promoting pluralism as Syria’s insurgency topples Assad.
Despite his attempts at moderation, doubts remain about his democratic intentions.
Tajani's talks in Lebanon come on the same day he met Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in his first visit to Damascus since the fall last year of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad.
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In the wake of Bashar al-Assad's resignation, the new Syrian leadership under Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani, has emphasized its desire to maintain strong relations with Russia. In a recent interview, al-Sharaa made it clear that Syria's strategic interests align with Russia, and the new authorities seek to avoid conflicts with Moscow. Despite the shift in leadership, Syria aims to keep Russia's military presence intact, underscoring the importance of preserving long-standing ties between the two nations. Will this new approach affect Syria's future on the international stage? Watch the full story.
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