Syria witnessed a radical transformation after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, as the new administration took charge of the country during a transitional phase filled with challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the beginning of this new era, the administration prioritized strengthening foreign relations and gaining international recognition, while the internal discourse addressing the Syrian people received less attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From its first day in power, the new Syrian administration moved swiftly to strengthen its relations with regional and international states. Damascus welcomed diplomatic delegations from various countries, including the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Turkey, France, and Germany, as well as representatives from the United Nations and the European Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These visits aimed to extract assurances from Damascus regarding the new administration’s commitment to stability and building a new Syria free from the policies of the previous regime, including issues of revenge and retribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, the new Syrian president, Ahmad Al-Shar\u2019, engaged in intensive communications with Arab and global leaders. He visited Saudi Arabia and Turkey in February 2025, discussing ways to support Syria in its reconstruction and stabilization phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Undoubtedly, these steps reflect the administration\u2019s efforts to gain international legitimacy and lift the economic sanctions imposed on the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conversely, there is a noticeable decline in the new administration\u2019s attention to internal discourse directed at the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After more than a decade of war and suffering, Syrians are looking for tangible reforms in security, the economy, and essential services. However, the new administration has yet to present a clear vision<\/strong> or detailed plans to address these issues, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, despite announcing the formation of a preparatory committee for a comprehensive national conference, the scheduled dates for this event have been repeatedly postponed, raising doubts about the administration\u2019s seriousness in involving all segments of Syrian society in shaping the country\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although the announcement of the preparatory committee included a press meeting\u2014an arguably positive step\u2014it failed to outline a clear timeframe for its work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, the administration has not provided quick solutions for the electricity and water crises; on the contrary, the situation has worsened, exacerbating Syrians’ suffering despite promises to improve services within a few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many speculations surround the motives of the new Syrian leadership, especially after the appointment of Ahmed Al-Shara\u2018 as president during the transitional phase. Among them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the most significant underlying reason appears to be the new Syrian leadership\u2019s clear strategic vision: that internal actors, whether positive or negative, do not pose a real threat to the new state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The positive actors<\/strong> support the leadership in its course, while the negative actors<\/strong> are seen as linked to external backers. Therefore, engaging with them is perceived as a waste of time and an unnecessary distraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thus, the Syrian leadership views all internal issues as solvable only by changing the perceptions of regional and international powers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, the economy relies on two key factors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As for the failure of internal actors to obstruct the course and project of the Syrian leadership, this will be resolved once external support for them is cut off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), if U.S. support is halted and the Russian umbrella is frozen, will face either confrontation with Turkish forces and their allies or the option of integrating into the Syrian leadership\u2019s project by joining the Syrian state, which is offering significant facilitations and reassurances to the Kurdish community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regarding the forces in southern Syria, the visit of Foreign Minister As’ad Al-Shibani to the United Arab Emirates and his meeting with his Emirati counterpart, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, yesterday on the sidelines of the “World Government Summit” in Dubai aimed to ensure the withdrawal of Emirati support for any movements opposing the Syrian leadership. Reports were promising, indicating that the Emirati side was convinced that their interests align with the state project in Syria, which could also persuade the Israeli side that instability would be costly for both Syria and Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thus, the mindset of the new leadership can be understood\u2014it appears to be a pragmatic approach to laying the foundation for the Third Syrian Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, given the significant challenges facing Syria, the new administration must strike a balance between strengthening foreign relations and building trust with the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While international reassurances are essential for lifting sanctions and attracting investments, neglecting internal discourse may exacerbate public discontent and threaten internal stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, the new administration must prioritize addressing citizens’ needs and presenting a clear vision for the country\u2019s future alongside its efforts to enhance international relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Accordingly, we in the Political Bureau of the Syrian Future Movement recommend the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no doubt that the situation is complex, optimism is high, and external challenges are immense. However, internal challenges are equally significant and must not be neglected but rather addressed with the same level of commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Political Office The most important priorities of the new Syrian administration during a challenging transitional phase following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":17772,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[179,4674],"tags":[4718],"class_list":["post-28114","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-political-office-en","category-scientific-office-en","tag-articles"],"yoast_head":"\nManifestations of the Disparity Between External and Internal Discourse:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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