Reports in Arab and international media indicate that French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to make an official visit to Syria.
This prospect comes at a sensitive political moment for the country, following the profound transformations it has undergone and the emergence of a new phase in the redefinition of relations between the Syrian state and its domestic and external environment.
Having entered a new political phase after decades of an authoritarian regime that weighed heavily on its resources and the lives of its people, Syria is now seeking to rebuild state institutions and reaffirm its sovereignty while opening itself to various international actors. This openness, however, is guided by a fundamental principle: it cannot extend to those who support or participate in actions targeting the Syrian people.
As for the position of France and the United States regarding the conflict that followed the outbreak of the revolution against Bashar al-Assad's regime, it represents another case deserving critical examination.
From the outset of the Syrian revolution, Paris adopted a clear stance by severing diplomatic relations with Damascus and closing its embassy, in line with the broader policy of the European Union. Nevertheless, despite its political firmness, this position did not translate, in the eyes of many Syrians, into genuine support for the choices of the Syrian people during their political transition.
