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The spectacular fall of the Assad regime

The Foreign Desk

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This chapter explores the decline of Bashar al-Assad's regime during the Arab Spring, highlighting his extreme measures to hold onto power. It examines the violent history of the Assad family and the subsequent power vacuum, as well as the role of foreign powers in shaping Syria's uncertain future.

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