President Trump should demand that Syria’s President Ahmad al-Sharaa address his al Qaeda history before roaming the streets of New York.
UN General Assembly and the Weight of the Past As delegates converge in New York for the UN General Assembly, the city embodies a blend of conversation, diplomacy, and global aspirations. This year, however, that scene is overshadowed by a troubling reality. Syrian President Ahmad Alshara, whose ties to al-Qaeda and its affiliates are well-known, […]
Trump’s Significant Admiration for Terrorist-Turned-President Ahmad al-Sharaa
Significant Shift in US Approach to Syria In a notable departure from previous US policy, President Donald Trump on Wednesday discussed his support for Ahmad al-Sharah, a former leader of a Syrian rebel group, during meetings in Riyadh. Interestingly, the US has labeled al-Sharah’s group, Heiat Taharil al-Sham (HTS), as a terrorist organization. This meeting […]
Trump and Al-Sharaa Meet to Make History
Donald Trump recently met with Ahmad al-Sharaa, the interim president of Syria, during a visit to Saudi Arabia. Al-Sharaa, who has had a controversial past, is now leading a new regime in Syria, and Trump has announced the lifting of long-standing sanctions against the country that were in place since 1979. This meeting marks a […]
Trump encourages Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to accept the Abraham Accords that acknowledge Israel.
In Riyadh, President Trump encouraged Syrian President Ahmed Alshara to consider signing the Abraham agreement during an unscheduled meeting on Wednesday. This meeting came just one day after he lifted all sanctions affecting the region. The two leaders met informally while attending the Gulf Cooperation Council gathering, where Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan facilitated the […]
Trump Will Meet with Syria’s Jihadi Leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and Lift Sanctions
The White House announced just after President Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday that he was prepared to meet Ahmed Al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda leader who assumed control of Syria following the ousting of dictator Bashar Assad in December. President Trump expressed his willingness on Tuesday to consider lifting sanctions against Syria. Sharaa eagerly […]