Bashar al-Assad Attends Arab Summit, Signaling a Shift in Regional Policy

Bashar al-Assad Attends Arab Summit, Signaling a Shift in Regional Policy.

The presence of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at an Arab summit in Saudi Arabia marks a significant policy shift by Arab nations.

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The reception hall featured prominent portraits of Saudi Arabian leaders.

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Bashar al-Assad is scheduled to address the Arab summit later in the day, joining other Arab leaders.

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