Editorial

16:37 JST, December 8, 2025

Despite the collapse of a half-century-long dictatorship, Syria is in ruins after nearly 14 years of civil war, and conflicts stemming from sectarian and ethnic differences have intensified.

If Syria’s reconstruction stalls, and the country becomes an easy target for neighboring countries seeking to expand their influence, the Middle East could become even more unstable. The international community must support Syria’s reconstruction.

Dec. 8 marks one year since the collapse of the administration of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, which oppressed the people for two generations, from father to son. In November, interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa of the former opposition forces that won the civil war visited the White House as the first Syrian leader to do so and met with U.S. President........

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