Overview

• Ahmed Al-Sharaa was declared Syria's interim president following the December overthrow of Bashar al-Assad after 13 years of civil war.
• In his first speech, Al-Sharaa vowed to form an inclusive transitional government, prepare a national dialogue conference, and draft a new constitution.
• Qatar's Emir Sheikh Hamad Al Thani became the first Arab leader to visit Damascus since Assad's fall, emphasizing the need for an inclusive government and pledging reconstruction support.
• Syria's transitional authorities have dissolved armed groups and the former government's army, signaling a shift toward state-building and stability.
• International diplomatic engagement with Syria has intensified, with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and others pledging aid and support for reconstruction and institutional reforms.