Political and Symbolic Significance of President Ahmad Al-Sharaa’s Meeting with “Caesar” in France
The article explores the symbolic and political weight of President Al-Sharaa’s meeting with “Caesar” in France, emphasizing justice, legitimacy, and global recognition for Syria.
8th May, 20253 mins
Dr. Zaher BaadaraniWriter
- Political Legitimacy and International Recognition:
The meeting, held in the heart of Europe and with a figure such as our friend Farid Al-Madhhan ("Caesar"), affirms that the new leadership—represented by President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and his government—is now being treated as a politically and morally legitimate actor on the international stage.
The file of bloodshed and mass incarceration that haunts the Assad regime alone legitimizes the visit of this guest to Paris.
- A Clear Message to Syrians Inside and Abroad:
This meeting carries a deeply symbolic message to Syrians everywhere: the cries of the Syrian revolution's children have not and will not fade.
Their cause remains alive, as long as some defend it—both internationally and domestically—through facts, evidence, and documented truth.
- Affirmation of Justice as a Priority:
Meeting with "Caesar" at this precise moment and in France signals that the new leadership has no intention of bypassing the issue of justice and accountability.
On the contrary, it places justice at the heart of its transnational political vision—implying that Syria's future will be built on the foundations of transitional justice and human rights recognition.
- A Shift in the Diplomatic Discourse of the Opposition:
This encounter marks a shift in the opposition’s diplomatic approach—from complaint to initiative, from the margins to real influence.
It reflects the new leadership’s openness to leveraging all tools of soft power and international outreach to advance the cause of a stable, free Syria.
- From Damascus to Paris: The Battle for Awareness:
The importance of this meeting goes beyond geography; it is both intellectual and political.
It contributes to reshaping Syria’s image—and the legitimacy of its revolution—in the European and global consciousness, thereby opening broader channels for the new Syrian administration to engage with Europe in its full political weight.
