Syria One Year After the Overthrow: The Enigma of Damascus

Der Spiegel
January 5, 2026
Syria One Year After the Overthrow: The Enigma of Damascus
Twenty years ago, Ahmed al-Sharaa was laying bombs to target Americans. Today, he is received in the White House. But where does the former terrorist intend to lead Syria?
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Originally published on Der Spiegel on 1/5/2026