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Brussels Sprouts
What Can Europe do in Syria?
Dec 13, 2024
Asli Aydintasbas, a Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution specializing in Turkish and European politics, and Nathalie Tocci, Director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali focusing on European foreign policy, delve into Syria's recent political shift. They discuss the collapse of the al-Assad regime and the implications for regional stability. Topics include the rising opposition forces backed by Turkey, Europe's shifting foreign policy priorities amidst Ukraine, and the urgent need for a coherent strategy to address reconstruction and geopolitical tensions.
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- The fall of Assad's regime has led to geopolitical shifts in the region, raising concerns about Syria's future stability and governance.
- Europe's response has prioritized immediate refugee concerns over strategic engagement in Syria's reconstruction, risking further neglect of crucial governance challenges.
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The Fall of Bashar al-Assad and its Immediate Consequences
Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria came to an end following a swift military takeover by the opposition group HTS, marked by significant territorial gains including major cities like Aleppo and Damascus. This transition has resulted in a mix of relief and concern among both Syrians and international observers, given the long history of violence and displacement stemming from the civil war. Assad's abrupt flight to Russia for asylum highlights his regime's reliance on external support from allies like Iran and Russia, which has now diminished. The geopolitical ramifications of this shift are substantial, indicating a changing landscape in Middle Eastern politics and raising questions about the future stability of Syria.
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