Syria Swaps One Leader for Another: Ahmed al-Sharaa Seizes Power as Interim President

Syria’s political landscape sees yet another strongman rise to power as Ahmed al-Sharaa takes the reins of the nation in the wake of Bashar al-Assad's ouster. Announced by state media on Wednesday, Sharaa's appointment as interim president and his charge to form a new legislature raises questions on the future of governance in Syria and the continuation of its long-standing policies. Critics worry this change in leadership may simply perpetuate the status quo under a different guise.