The American delegation's visit to Damascus marks a significant diplomatic engagement with Syria's new leadership, led by Ahmed alar, after the overthrow of President Assad. Despite the U.S. still designating HTS as a terrorist group, this visit follows similar engagements by the UN and European countries. The visit signals a willingness to engage with the new government, contingent on their performance in granting minority rights, forming an inclusive government, and protecting women's rights. The interim government, mainly representing the Muslim Islamic group The Salvation Front affiliated with HTS, is under scrutiny for its ability to govern democratically. Concerns remain about HTS's Islamist background and its ability to moderate its positions and govern inclusively, as seen in their previous control of the Idlib region. The region is cautiously optimistic, hoping for a government that is not theocratic but civil, as Syrians demand a governance style that allows freedom and inclusivity.