Syria's FM al-Shaibani Leads Diplomatic Push to Reshape the Middle East

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani has embarked on an ambitious diplomatic tour since his appointment, visiting Riyadh, Beirut, Washington and Moscow to advance President Ahmed al-Sharaa's vision of a new chapter for Syria and the broader Middle East. The former rebel-turned-diplomat is the public face of Syria's bid to re-engage with the world. Analysts caution, however, that Damascus may lack the leverage needed to shape outcomes in a volatile region.