Syria’s new diplomacy drive: Sharaa courts Arab states, China, and Russia - analysis

Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Shara’a, is stepping up diplomacy, seeking stronger ties with Arab states, China, Russia, and the West while gaining Arab League backing.

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends an interview with Reuters at the presidential palace, in Damascus, Syria March 10, 2025.

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends an interview with Reuters at the presidential palace, in Damascus, Syria March 10, 2025.

(photo credit: REUTERS/KHALIL ASHAWI/FILE PHOTO)

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 13:51

Updated: SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 14:18