On Sunday evening, Syrian Transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa landed in Berlin, marking a significant shift in his status from a fugitive to a diplomatic guest. His agenda includes a private meeting with Friedrich Merz at the Chancellery, discussions with key business leaders at the Foreign Ministry, and engagements with Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Economic Minister Katherina Reiche, and Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan. This visit, perceived as a potential turning point for Syrian diplomacy, raises questions about the implications of his newfound recognition.