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In Syria, the backstage of a regime change

The new leadership navigates a liminal space where nothing is certain, and everything remains possible. Ahmad al-Sharaa wears a presidential suit, but his authority is far from absolute.

In Syria, the backstage of a regime change

The reception room of the Ministry of Defense, Omayyads Square, in Damascus. (Credit: Stephanie Khoury/L'Orient Le-Jour)

In an upscale hotel in the heart of Damascus, Mohammad Faisal is sought after from all directions. A seasoned French journalist, a frequent visitor to Syria who interviewed Bashar al-Assad years ago, requests a meeting. A Christian doctor praises...
In an upscale hotel in the heart of Damascus, Mohammad Faisal is sought after from all directions. A seasoned French journalist, a frequent visitor to Syria who interviewed Bashar al-Assad years ago, requests a meeting. A Christian doctor praises...