From jihadist to president: Is Ahmed al-Sharaa's transformation true or false? - opinion

Ahmed al-Sharaa’s journey from jihadist commander to president presents the world with a highly dramatic transformation. Is it genuine or mere show?

French President Emmanuel Macron and interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa attend a press conference after a meeting at the Élysée Palace, in May 2025.

(photo credit: STEPHANIE LECOCQ/POOL/REUTERS)

ByNEVILLE TELLER

JULY 5, 2025 14:00

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