Emmanuel Macron Visits Syria, 18 Months After Assad's Fall The visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to Damascus on Monday marks a significant turning point in the region's tumultuous history.
Eighteen months after Bashar Assad's sudden downfall, the country remains a powder keg of sectarian tensions, extremist threats, and regional rivalries.
Macron's decision to become the first Western European leader to set foot in Damascus since the new authorities took power is a calculated move that underscores France's desire to play a key role in shaping Syria's future.