The Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, welcoming the Saudi Crown Prince and de facto leader Mohammad bin Salman in Ankara on June 22, 2022. (Credit: Adem Altan/AFP)
During his closely watched visit to Saudi Arabia, U.S. President Donald Trump made a surprising announcement. From Riyadh, the Republican billionaire announced the lifting of economic sanctions on Syria, contrary to his previously stated policy towards the new authorities in Damascus. Saudi Crown Prince and de facto leader Mohammad bin Salman (MBS) thus took on the leading role. The next day, he hosted the first meeting between interim Syrian president Ahmad al-Sharaa and the White House occupant, posing together in front of the cameras.This was a victory for MBS and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who, while not at the forefront, was involved. Following his shocking announcement, Trump stated that he responded particularly to requests from Riyadh and Ankara, with Erdogan having participated online for about 30 minutes in the...
During his closely watched visit to Saudi Arabia, U.S. President Donald Trump made a surprising announcement. From Riyadh, the Republican billionaire announced the lifting of economic sanctions on Syria, contrary to his previously stated policy towards the new authorities in Damascus. Saudi Crown Prince and de facto leader Mohammad bin Salman (MBS) thus took on the leading role. The next day, he hosted the first meeting between interim Syrian president Ahmad al-Sharaa and the White House occupant, posing together in front of the cameras.This was a victory for MBS and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who, while not at the forefront, was involved. Following his shocking announcement, Trump stated that he responded particularly to requests from Riyadh and Ankara, with Erdogan having participated online for about 30 minutes in the...