In a surprising turn of events, the Syrian conflict took a drastic shift with the sudden downfall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime at the hands of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels. This marked the end of a dynasty that ruled Syria for over five decades, leaving many questioning how and why it happened.
The geopolitical landscape in the Middle East is now facing new realities, with key players like Russia and Iran unable to support al-Assad due to their involvement in other conflicts in the region. Israel, on the other hand, sees potential benefits from al-Assad’s removal, despite the uncertain future with the rise of HTS, an offshoot of al-Qaeda.
Turkey emerges as a clear victor in this new political reality, having supported the Syrian National Army and now likely to have influence over the new government in Syria. The US, while potentially benefiting from a decrease in Russian influence, also faces the challenge of navigating the complexities of the situation, especially with regards to Israel’s security.
The Syrian conflict, which has been ongoing for over a decade, has been a microcosm of global tensions between East and West. The recent developments have raised questions about how the situation will unfold and who will ultimately benefit or lose in this new reality in Syria. Only time will tell what the future holds for the region.
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