Bombs Under the Palace: The Unsettling Reality of Syria's Rebuilding Efforts The Syrian government's arrest of suspects behind a series of bombings in Damascus, including those that occurred during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit, highlights the country's ongoing struggle to rebuild and assert control.
On the surface, this development appears to be a significant victory for President Ahmad al Sharaa's administration, which has promised to assert full control over Syria after years of civil war.
However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that these bombings represent more than just isolated incidents of terrorism.