Rebel with a new cause: meeting Syria’s president
The Intelligence from The Economist
Media, Politics, and the Promise of a New Syria
This chapter explores the intersection of media engagement and financial gain among British MPs while shifting focus to Ahmed al-Shara, the newly appointed transitional president of Syria. Through a personal travel account, it highlights the devastation in Yarmouk and examines al-Shara's transformation from a former jihadi to a hopeful leader. The narrative raises critical questions about democracy, governance, and the sincerity of al-Shara's vision for a reformed Syria.
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