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As First Lady, Asma took on the role of a polished spokesperson and socialite, often mingling with Western leaders and promoting numerous charitable initiatives. Her endeavors were seen as an embodiment of a cultural renaissance in Syria, and she was nicknamed "Syria’s Princess Diana." For a time, she was well-received in the West, even gracing the cover of Vogue magazine.
Yet, this façade began to crack with the onset of the Arab Spring in 2011. As protests erupted in Syria, the West speculated about Asma's allegiance: would she support her husband or the Syrian people?