In a day laden with profound political and strategic implications, Riyadh witnessed a historic meeting between Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and U.S. President Donald Trump—an image unthinkable just a few years ago.

For decades, Syria had remained captive to a closed alliance between Moscow and Tehran, marketed as a “resistance axis” while, in reality, it functioned as a tool to suppress Syrian sovereignty, hollow out the state, and drain its people and resources.

Yesterday’s encounter was not merely a ceremonial meeting between two heads of state—it marked an unwritten declaration of Syria’s accession to the American-led alliance in the Middle East, ushering in a new era beyond Russian-Iranian hegemony, which the bloody experience has proven to be nothing short of a veiled colonialism that tore apart Syria’s social fabric and sowed sectarianism, destruction, and division.

I. Significance of the Meeting

Timing:
The meeting comes nearly five months after the fall of the Assad regime, at a critical juncture as Syria seeks to reposition itself strategically—both internally and externally. 
While the war has ended militarily, battles over identity and alliances are only just beginning.

Location:
The venue carries symbolic weight equal to the event itself. 
Riyadh is not only a key U.S. ally but also the current epicenter of Arab and regional influence. 
Holding the meeting there reflects Arab recognition of Syria’s new leadership.

Substance:
This meeting signals the initial outlines of an emerging regional axis—one in which Syria moves toward a strategic space that includes the United States, the Gulf States, Jordan, Egypt, and Turkey, and eventually a broader network of NATO allies.

II. From the Russian-Iranian Axis to the Western-Arab Alliance

The former regime in Syria had long relinquished its sovereign decision-making to external powers. Russia monopolized military and diplomatic decisions, while Iran pursued demographic engineering through sectarian militias and built a parallel economy serving its narrow ideological project.

Today, Syria’s alignment with the U.S.-led Western alliance opens the door to:

1. Full restoration of national sovereignty over decision-making.
2. Inflow of Western and regional investment for reconstruction.
3. Dismantling entrenched networks of dependency and corruption.
4. Rebuilding a professional national army in cooperation with the U.S. and NATO.

III. Who Benefits—and Why Now?

Syria’s strategic shift aligns with its aspirations for independence and stability. 
The United States gains a pivotal ally at the heart of the so-called "Shiite Crescent," restoring regional balance after years of Iranian ascendancy.

For the Gulf States, a reformed Damascus presents a moderate Sunni partner capable of restoring the sectarian equilibrium disrupted since 2011.

Turkey under President Erdoğan stands to be a major beneficiary of post-Assad Syria, positioned for long-term cooperation within and beyond the U.S. umbrella.

IV. The New Strategic Alliance Map

The Al-Sharaa–Trump summit paves the way for Syria’s integration into a comprehensive regional-international alliance comprising:

* The United States as the strategic guarantor and military-political backer.
* The Gulf States as economic and political supporters.
* Jordan and Egypt as logistical gateways and pillars of formal Arab support.
* Turkey as a central actor in broader military and regional balance—including its NATO role.

This alliance fits within a broader project to safeguard Arab-Atlantic national security and restore equilibrium against Iranian destabilization and Russian opportunism.

V. Features of the Upcoming Syrian Phase

1. Restructuring the internal political landscape through broad national partnerships that exclude no one.
2. Dismantling Iranian influence in state and society.
3. Western military and intelligence support to build sovereign security institutions.
4. Opening doors for American and European investment in post-war reconstruction.
5. Reclaiming Syria’s seat in the Arab League as part of a coherent regional bloc.

VI. A Reading of the U.S. “Five Points”

Leaked details from the summit reveal five American demands directed at Syria’s leadership, warranting careful consideration and possibly a separate article. They include:

1. Joining the Abraham Accords with Israel.
2. Expelling all foreign terrorist fighters from Syrian territory.
3. Deporting Palestinian extremists involved in terror operations.
4. Assisting in preventing the resurgence of ISIS.
5. Assuming responsibility for detention centers holding ISIS members in northeast Syria.

We do not perceive these as imposed conditions, but rather as legitimate elements of a strategic dialogue grounded in mutual interest.

While the Abraham Accords may emerge as a regional discussion point, any Syrian signature must be tied to an Israeli withdrawal from the Golan Heights and a just resolution to the Palestinian cause.

Expelling foreign extremists is a national necessity even before being an international one.

As for ISIS detention centers, Syria’s assumption of security responsibility must be paired with international intelligence and technical support to avoid future security breakdowns.

Regarding the Palestinian file, we categorically reject the collective stigmatization of Palestinian refugees or their leadership. 
Those found guilty of terrorism will be held accountable through legal proceedings. 
But Syria’s future will not embrace blanket punitive narratives that indiscriminately condemn entire communities.

Conclusion

The meeting between President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and President Donald Trump is far more than a diplomatic event—it is the dawn of a new political era, founded on alliance rather than dependency, and partnership instead of exploitation.

It marks a clear declaration that Syria is not turning back. Instead, it is stepping into a new strategic horizon where it plays a central role in shaping the balance of power in the Middle East.

We view this encounter as the first cornerstone in a future strategic partnership treaty between Free Syria and the Western world. 
Aligning with moderate Western and Arab powers offers the most credible guarantee for Syria’s rebirth—its people, its territory, and its rightful global position.

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