Implications of Syria's Political Shift

Bashar al-Assad's recent overthrow has raised critical questions regarding the future of democracy in Syria. While the coalition of rebels, some of whom have connections to extremist groups like ISIS and al-Qaeda, claims to support democratic ideals, skepticism remains about their true intentions. The international community is left wondering if this new leadership will result in significant improvements in human rights or merely replace one form of authoritarian rule with another. The geopolitical roles of Russia and its asylum grant to Assad complicate the situation further, suggesting that external influences will heavily shape Syria's political landscape.