In an in-depth interview, the new Syrian leader says that "Issues with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) (Kurds supported by US) to be resolved through dialogue" which will anger the Turks.
In a December 29, 2024 interview on Al-Arabiya Network (Saudi Arabia), HTS leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa, also known as "Abu Mohammad Al-Jolani," discussed Syria's political future.
When asked if he planned to become the next president of Syria, he explained that the country would undergo several stages of transformation. The first stage, he stated, is taking power, followed by a transitional phase.
Amending or writing a new constitution would take at least two to three years, as Syria's infrastructure for elections is deeply flawed and needs rebuilding. With more than 15 million displaced Syrians, many of whom are undocumented, Al-Sharaa noted that a census would take time, and elections might not happen for another four years.