The Sudden Collapse of Assad's Regime

The recent fall of Bashar al-Assad, the leader of Syria, marks a significant and abrupt shift in the country's political landscape. Analysts, including Trita Parsi, attribute this rapid collapse to the unexpected weakness of Assad's military and a lack of popular support for his regime. The Syrian army's reluctance to fight back became evident when external support diminished, drawing parallels to the swift fall of the Afghan government after the U.S. pullout. This occurrence disrupts expectations, illustrating that the regime's fragile foundation could crumble unexpectedly, highlighting the dynamic and unpredictable nature of political power in conflict zones.