The Historic State Visit of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to the United States
January 14, 2026 2026-01-14 16:12The Historic State Visit of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to the United States
The Historic State Visit of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to the United States
CSAG INFORMATION PAPER
By: COL Aldelhalim Khidr, EGY Army, (CSAG)
16 December 2025
Subject: The Historic State Visit of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to the United States
Purpose: This paper assesses the Syrian President’s visit to the U.S., focusing on key highlights, immediate impacts on U.S.-Syria relations, and regional dynamics.
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The opinions and conclusions expressed herein are those of a number of international officers within the Combined Strategic Analysis Group (CSAG) and do not necessarily reflect the views of United States Central Command, not of the nations represented within the CSAG or any other governmental agency.
