Husain Haqqani appears on The John Batchelor Show to discuss Ahmed al-Shara’s presidency in Syria, the group’s diplomatic manipulation, and Western naivety in accepting jihadists who adopt modern suits and polished personas.
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Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka during the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 22, 2025. (Getty Images)