Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara seeks new allies and foreign support to ensure his government's survival. He must persuade the US and other Western officials to lift sanctions, obtain military assistance to build a new army, and secure foreign financing to pay public workers. Al-Shara is negotiating deals with Turkey and Russia, and is open to procuring additional weapons from Russia and other countries. He emphasizes that Syria's stability affects the entire Middle East and is seeking foreign support to prevent chaos and further violence in the region.