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Syrian political transition and diplomatic reintegration

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Following a rapid 11-day campaign that collapsed the previous Syrian regime, President Ahmad al-Sharaa has overseen a significant shift in international relations. This transition has facilitated a pivot by Western powers, specifically the United States, away from previous designations of Sunni militant groups. Notable diplomatic changes include the removal of terrorism designations for figures such as Abu Mohammad al-Golani and the lifting of various sanctions that had been in place since 1979, including the permanent repeal of the US Caesar Act in December 2025. During the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2026, President al-Sharaa emphasized Syria’s transition into a phase of recovery and reconstruction. He reported that approximately 3.5 million migrants and displaced persons have returned to the country. Domestic progress includes the activation of over 3,000 new production lines, plans for 2 million new homes, and the official recognition of the Kurdish language via Decree No. 13. Diplomatic reintegration has accelerated, with Damascus now hosting approximately sixty diplomatic missions and Syria rejoining the international coalition to defeat ISIS. Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani conducted extensive meetings in New York with representatives from Russia, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and a US special envoy. Regarding regional security, al-Sharaa asserted that the Golan Heights is Syrian land under UN Security Council Resolution 497, calling for Israeli withdrawal to the lines held on December 8, 2024. He noted that US-mediated contacts with Israel had previously neared a “90 percent agreement” before Israel retreated. Additionally, the Russian military presence has been reduced to two sites focused on training and capacity-building. Al-Sharaa further accused Israel of undermining regional stability through approximately 500 air and artillery strikes, 1,200 incursions, and 300 detentions of Syrians.

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