The Fall of the Assad Regime

The Assad regime's collapse was unexpected and swift, revealing its dependence on external support from powers like Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah. Internal strife and incompetence, coupled with external pressures, made the regime's downfall possible as previously unrecognized rebel groups capitalized on the situation. The rapid dismantling of regime forces, aided by sleeper cells, resulted in a cascade effect, igniting further rebellions within Syria. The transformation from apparent stability to a surprising regime collapse has now raised questions about the future governance of the country.