Bashar al-Assad overthrow
Syria One Year After Assad: A Nation's Struggle for Healing and Reconstruction
Dec 09, 2025 02:16 am CST
One year after Bashar al-Assad's unexpected overthrow, Syria faces immense challenges in national reconciliation, economic recovery, and physical reconstruction. While former prisoners and refugees return home, sectarian tensions, landmine casualties, and economic hardship remain significant obstacles in the country's path toward stability under interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa's leadership.
Historic First: Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa to Visit Washington Under Trump Administration for Security Talks
Nov 02, 2025 04:43 pm CST
Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa is set to make a historic first visit to Washington around November 10, potentially joining the US-led coalition against Islamic State. This unprecedented diplomatic engagement comes as Syria's transitional government works to rebuild international relationships and negotiate security agreements with Israel, marking a significant shift in US-Syria relations following Ahmed Sharaa's rise to power after deposing Bashar al-Assad last December.