The Fox News Rundown Evening Edition: President Trump Welcomes Syrian Leader, Looks To Improve Relations
Nov 10, 2025
Dr. Qanta Ahmed, a physician and expert in Muslim radicalism, joins to discuss a historic meeting between President Trump and Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. She shares insights from her recent trip to Iraqi Kurdistan and the Kurdish perspective on Syria's future. Topics include the composition of the Syrian Democratic Forces and their protective role, the conditions necessary for U.S. support, and the optimism on the ground in Iraq and Syria. Ahmed also touches on regional dynamics, including Kazakhstan's joining the Abraham Accords and the implications for relations with Israel.
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From Militant To Recognized Leader
- Ahmed al-Shara has transitioned from militant leader to internationally engaged statesman recognized by many governments.
- His legitimacy reflects realpolitik: countries prefer engaging a flawed ruler to risking renewed civil war in Syria.
Visiting Northeast Syria With The SDF
- Qanta Ahmed recounts requesting access to northeast Syria to see the area held by the Syrian Democratic Forces.
- She notes the SDF includes Kurds, Christians, and secular Arabs and protects vulnerable minorities.
Support Hinges On Decentralized Governance
- International backers view al-Shara as Syria's pragmatic option despite his past.
- They stress a decentralized power structure to protect minorities like the Druze and Kurds.