The View from Damascus – Trump and Sharaa in Riyadh: A Meeting That Signals a Geopolitical Earthquake
THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
May 15, 2025
This was the first meeting between a U.S. and Syrian president in 25 years.
This was the first meeting between a U.S. and Syrian president in 25 years.
Azerbaijan’s approach mirrors broader trends in global energy diplomacy, akin to China’s engagement in Africa or Russia’s energy-based influence in Libya, Syria TV writes.
Zaki revealed that Arab foreign ministers are set to meet at the end of February, providing an opportunity to further discuss Syria’s status within the Arab League.
Without accountability and inclusivity, a one-color government risks exacerbating divisions and fostering authoritarianism, Wael Sawah writes.
Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg noted that Austria has not closed its embassy in Damascus, according to Enab Baladi.
Washington had sent messages to HTS to guide early efforts in establishing a formal governance framework for Syria, stressing that a transitional government should reflect the aspirations of all Syrians, +963 reports.
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The Iranian Foreign Ministry blamed Assad for not resisting.
UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen warned that escalating violence in Syria poses a threat to the entire region
The 30-year extension of CMA CGM’s contract signals a weakening of Iran’s ability to exert pressure on the Syrian regime, Enab Baladi writes.
Bahra notes that while Syria may not be a top priority for Trump, it remains closely linked to other international and regional issues that are likely to take precedence
Evident signs of Assad’s shift toward the “axis of moderation” emerged after the Manama summit in May 2024, Shawkat Gharzeldin writes in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Trump’s approach to Syria has been marked by volatility and an inconsistent strategy, Wael Sawah writes in +963 Media.
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Anonymous sources have revealed to Syria TV that Syrian security forces recently detained Shaher al-Shaher, a figure closely associated with the inner circle of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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Jalali also underscored the importance of mutual support for the two nations’ positions on global issues, al-Baath writes.
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Faisal Mekdad was sworn in as Vice President of the Republic before President Bashar al-Assad on October 2, 2024, raising the question: does this signify a promotion or a demotion for the seasoned diplomat?
