Syria's Rebel Victory and Its Implications

Rebel forces in Syria achieved a significant victory by toppling Bashar al-Assad's regime after more than fifty years of dictatorship. This rapid advance is marked by the liberation of political prisoners and celebrations across the country, with the rebels promising a government that includes all sects. Despite the euphoria, concerns remain about the future governance of the region, especially given the ties of some rebel groups to extremist factions like Al-Qaeda. The U.S. has responded with airstrikes against ISIS targets in an effort to prevent the terror group from exploiting the power vacuum left by Assad's fall.