Houda Fansa

Mar 31, 2023 | middleeasteye.net | Aaya Al-Shamahi |Hossam Sarhan |Houda Fansa

Nearly two months have passed since a deadly earthquake killed at least 55,000 people in Turkey and Syria. Since then, some Arab countries have accelerated efforts to reestablish ties with Syria. After years of political isolation, ‘earthquake diplomacy’ presented an opportunity for the Syrian president to rehabilitate and legitimise his leadership in the region. Middle East Eye delivers independent and unrivalled coverage and analysis of the Middle East, North Africa and beyond.