Why the West Embraced Syria’s New Government but Shunned the Taliban - The Syrian Observer

Why the West Embraced Syria’s New Government but Shunned the Taliban - The Syrian Observer

In a recent Foreign Policy article, the contrasting international treatment of Syria’s new leadership and Afghanistan’s Taliban government is explored, despite both having roots in Islamist movements and assuming power through military means. The article examines why Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s transitional president and former HTS leader, is being welcomed by Western powers while the Taliban remains globally isolated. From Pariah to Partner Sharaa…