Shifting Sands: Macron's Syria Visit Exposes Regional Fault Lines The upcoming visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Damascus has sparked a mix of intrigue and skepticism, particularly given its timing.
Rising concerns about security in the region have led some to question the wisdom of engaging with a regime whose human rights record is abysmal.
Al Sharaa's Syria has long been a testing ground for regional powers seeking to exert influence through carefully calibrated gestures.