Shifting Sands: Syria's Al Sharaa Tightens Security Grip Syria's President Ahmed al Sharaa has reshuffled his security and intelligence leadership, sparking speculation about his intentions for the country's fragmented security structure.
The changes, announced on Sunday, give Interior Minister Anas Khattab an additional role as head of the National Security Bureau while he continues to run the interior ministry.
This move appears to consolidate power, with Khattab now overseeing both the interior ministry and the National Security Bureau. It also creates a clearer chain of command within Syria's security apparatus.