Ahmed al-Shara's Promise for a Comprehensive Government and New Constitution in Syria

Ahmed al-Shara, the interim president of Syria, in his first television speech following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, promised to form an inclusive transitional government and hold a national dialogue conference. According to Reuters, he also emphasized the need for free and fair elections and the preservation of Syria's territorial integrity. Ahmed al-Shara announced that a committee will be formed in the coming days to prepare for the national dialogue conference, which aims to explore various perspectives on the country's political future. He also mentioned the preparation of a constitutional declaration, which seems to be a precursor to drafting a new constitution for Syria. According to the announced plan, this process and the holding of elections may take up to four years. Al-Shara stressed the necessity of justice in Syria, stating, "All individuals involved in the crimes and massacres against the Syrian people, whether inside or outside the country, will be prosecuted." He also promised that government institutions would be rebuilt based on the principles of meritocracy and justice, and the country's economic infrastructure would be strengthened. In this context, the military operations department of the new Syrian government announced that the 2012 constitution would be abolished, the Syrian parliament dissolved, and all armed groups disbanded and integrated into government institutions. Ahmed al-Shara has become the interim president of Syria, with the future of Syria and the Middle East potentially impacted by the diminished influence of the Islamic Republic, as viewed by Hossein Aghaei and Alireza Nourizadeh. An analysis of Ahmed al-Shara's policies and the challenges facing Syria under his leadership is also provided by Hossein Aghaei and Alireza Nourizadeh.