Syrian president: We need to get into an agreement about ISIS Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa explains how his country is a 'geopolitical ally' with the U.S., addresses his past connections to al-Qaeda and more on 'Special Report.' NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! There are growing fears among some in Syria that the government of President Ahmed al-Sharaa has the aim of clamping down on the rights and freedoms of its civilians by promoting a more conservative interpretation of