Dareen Khalifa, a seasoned dialogue advisor at Crisis Group, and Nanar Hawach, a Syria expert from Homs, delve into the tumultuous future of Syria post-Assad. They discuss the implications of the HTS offensive, the disbandment of regime forces, and the struggles of new leadership under Ahmed al-Sharaa. They touch on the integration of rebel factions, security challenges faced by minorities, and the delicate balance of U.S. interests amid the risk of a resurgent Islamic State. Political transformation and the quest for stability in a fragmented landscape are key themes.