Ahmed Al-Sharaa Needs a Course Correction

Ahmed al-Sharaa took office as Syria's president in January 2025, following Bashar al-Assad's fall. He promised to maintain civil peace, restore military and security institutions, and recapture state authority amid the country's ongoing challenges.

This move is seen as an appeal to unify Syria after a prolonged period of fragmentation due to civil war. The implications of his leadership will have a significant impact on both Syria and its relations with neighboring countries, including Israel.