Recent Developments in Syria's Political Landscape

The recent events in Syria have led to a swift and unexpected collapse of the Assad regime, marked by rebel forces capturing significant cities like Aleppo and Homs with surprising ease. This rapid change followed a long-standing stalemate in the civil war, where the regime held most of the territory but was weakened internally. Various rebel factions, particularly the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and Turkish-backed groups, orchestrated this offensive effectively, surprising Assad’s forces. The symbolism of capturing key cities highlights not only the military success of the rebels but also signals a possible shift in power dynamics within Syria.