Syria held parliamentary elections with only 7,000 members of an Electoral College. The interim government led by Al-Sharaa seeks future elections open to all over 18 years old. The new parliament includes moderates from diverse political, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, but the legitimacy and political future of the country remain uncertain.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan returns to the White House after 4 years to meet with Donald Trump, showing a connection based on their vision of the global order and disdain for liberal hegemony. Both leaders seek to highlight short-term victories, such as the purchase of Boeing planes and Trump’s possible support for Turkey’s return to the F-35 program. They seek to expand trade and align on foreign policy, despite challenges such as the conflict with Israel and the dispute over the S-400 missiles.
