
324: Syria: has HTS changed?
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The Fall of a Dictatorship: Syria's Complex Landscape
This chapter examines the rapid decline of Syria's brutal dictatorship, focusing on the roles of international actors like Iran and Russia, and the implications for the Syrian people. It critiques Western intelligence's failure to anticipate these changes and discusses the controversial rebranding efforts of rebel group HTS. Additionally, it draws parallels to Afghanistan, warning against oversimplification of the emerging political realities and the potential dangers posed to women's rights in the region.
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