Post-Assad Syria: Geopolitical Realignment and Leadership Transition (spiegel.de)

• Normalization of diplomatic ties between Washington and the new Syrian leadership.
• Ongoing challenges in rebuilding state institutions and critical infrastructure.
• Geopolitical uncertainty regarding al-Sharaa's long-term strategic trajectory.

"One year after the collapse of the Assad regime, Syria under Ahmed al-Sharaa is undergoing a radical diplomatic pivot. Once a militant leader, al-Sharaa is now engaging with the White House, signaling a shift in Levantine power dynamics. For Europe, this raises critical questions regarding infrastructure stability and Mediterranean border security."