Ahmad Al-Sharaa Leads Syria's Transition After Assad

Ahmad al-Sharaa has been appointed as the interim president of Syria during a transitional period following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. Al-Sharaa, a former leader of a group once affiliated with al-Qaeda, led the offensive that deposed Assad and is now tasked with forming a temporary legislative council. The current Syrian constitution has been suspended, and the former parliament and Baath party dissolved to pave the way for a new governmental structure. Al-Sharaa has pledged to hold a national conference and elections within four years, focusing on rebuilding the country and healing societal wounds. The international response to his presidency is cautious, with Western nations wary of the new Islamist leadership despite some moves to restore ties with Syria. The transitional government aims to integrate armed factions into state institutions and establish a new security apparatus.