Guterres' Gamble on Damascus: A Diplomatic Reboot or a Faustian Bargain? The visit of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to Syria marks a significant shift in the country's diplomatic landscape.
For the first time in 17 years, a serving UN chief has set foot in Damascus, meeting with President Ahmed al Sharaa, who was once under UN sanctions for his ties to al Qaeda.
Guterres' visit is undeniably positive, representing a rare moment of international goodwill towards Syria, which has been ravaged by civil war since 2009.