Explosions Trying to Deter 'Business as Usual' Strategy at Heart of Macron's Visit The explosion of several bombs near the Four Seasons Hotel in central Damascus, where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying during his landmark visit to Syria, has highlighted the risks inherent in his "business as usual" strategy.
The fact that Macron and Syrian President Bashar al Assad appear unfazed by the incident suggests they are committed to their diplomatic endeavor.
Macron's visit marks a significant milestone in Syria's post Assad era, with the French president becoming the first Western leader to set foot in Damascus since Assad took power.