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What's next for Syria after Assad, with Beirut-based journalist and author Kim Ghattas

GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

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The Fall of the Assad Regime: Dynamics of Power and Resistance

This chapter examines the rapid overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria, focusing on the pivotal role played by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham amidst the Syrian army's exhaustion and corruption. It highlights the strategic military support from Iran and Russia, which has historically sustained Assad's rule, while also analyzing the evolving geopolitical interests of these nations. The narrative underscores the resilience of the Syrian people and their desire for control over their future amidst ongoing foreign intervention and shifting alliances.

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