Shifting Control in Aleppo

Rebel groups in Syria recently seized control of Aleppo, a major city that had been under the autocratic regime of President Bashar al-Assad since 2016. This unexpected takeover occurred without a shot being fired, signaling a dramatic shift in power dynamics within the country. The rebels, particularly bringing together a more cohesive front, have capitalized on the regime's failure to provide basic services, which has left the population disillusioned. The strategic location of Aleppo, near Turkey and critical trade routes, further enhances the significance of this development and its potential implications for the ongoing conflict.