Heidi Pett
Damascus-based correspondent. She met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and discussed the implications of his leadership and the country's future.
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May 27, 2025 • 17min
Syria’s president: From rebel fighter to meeting with Trump
Heidi Pett, a correspondent based in Damascus, shares her insights from a meeting with Syria's transitional leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa. Once a rebel fighter and enemy of the U.S., he is now forging a new political path. The conversation delves into al-Sharaa's transformation, his audience with Trump, and the potential lifting of sanctions on Syria. Pett highlights the dire economic realities facing the population amidst his cautious approach to governance and the complex challenges of uniting a fractured nation post-Assad.
Dec 18, 2024 • 16min
Inside the drug factories that funded the Assad regime
Heidi Pett, a journalist reporting from Damascus, shares her insights on Syria's transformation following the fall of Bashar al-Assad. She captures the bittersweet joy of Syrians celebrating newfound freedom, intertwined with the sorrow of those searching for missing loved ones. Pett reveals the dark legacy of the Assad regime, including the troubling drug trade centered around Captagon. As new power dynamics emerge, she discusses the challenges faced by local factions and the cautious optimism among the populace navigating an uncertain future.
