Since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara faces increased geopolitical challenges. Previously, he had clear alliances, with Turkey as a supporter and Assad's regime as an enemy. Now, foreign aid is crucial for Syria's survival. Al-Shara is seeking to persuade the U.S., Western nations, and Gulf monarchies to lift sanctions, provide military assistance, and finance public services. He warns that Syria's instability could spill over into regional chaos, affecting global stability.
To bring Syria's economy back from the brink, he must persuade U.S. and other Western officials wary of his jihadist past to lift sanctions.
Mr. al-Shara, who spoke to The New York Times this month, has been navigating more complex geopolitical waters.
The case he is presenting to the West, Europe and the wealthy Gulf monarchies is straightforward; Syria's stability affects the entire Middle East.
Any chaos in Syria will damage not just neighboring countries but the whole world, Mr. al-Shara said in a wide-ranging interview.
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