One year after Ahmed Al-Sharaa ousted Bashar Assad, Syria has regained international recognition and seen major sanctions lifted, with new investment deals announced. However, analysts warn that Sharaa faces deep challenges at home, where sectarian violence and a lack of trust among minorities threaten stability. Critics argue that the temporary constitution centralizes power and fails to represent Syria's diverse population, while former militant factions have been integrated into the new security forces, raising concerns about accountability. Despite some investigations into recent massacres, questions remain about Sharaa's ability to unite the country and control powerful warlords, as well as manage ongoing external pressures from neighboring Israel.