The ‘New Syria’ after the fall of the Assad Regime

The Fall of the Assad Regime: Regional and International Power Shifts

On 8 December 2024, the Assad regime in Syria was overthrown by a rebel alliance led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). The collapse of the family dictatorship was made possible by shifts in regional and international power dynamics. Key factors included Turkish support for the rebels, the weakening of Iran and Hezbollah owing to Israeli military strikes and Russia's changing priorities in the context of its war against Ukraine. At the same time, t…

The ‘New Syria’ after the fall of the Assad Regime

While the fall of the Assad regime on December 8, 2024, marked the end of Ba’thist rule in Syria, it remains uncertain whether this truly signifies a ‘New Syria’ or merely another shift in authoritarian control. The ‘New Syria’ after the fall of the Assad Regime - The MENA Chronicle

TopicThis analysis examines the current situation of Syrian refugees in the EU and Turkey, as well as the influence that the fall of the al-Assad regime could have in the near future.The potential regime change in Syria may be a sign of stability, but the ambivalence present in the current situation and in the region puts the lives of Syrians abroad at risk. SummaryThe unexpected fall of the al-Assad regime raised many questions about the future…