Syria's Post-Assad Landscape

This chapter explores the dramatic power shift in Syria following the overthrow of dictator Bashar al-Assad by rebel forces, particularly focusing on the implications of the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's rise to prominence. It delves into the ongoing complexities of sectarian divisions and the geopolitical ramifications for the region, highlighting the challenges of potential authoritarian governance and the uncertainty faced by the Syrian populace. Amidst the turmoil, the chapter offers glimpses of hope as displaced Syrians begin to contemplate a future free from decades of tyranny.

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