In-depth report:
The Fall of Assad in Syria
For anyone who has followed the Syrian Civil War since it began in 2011, the lightning speed with which the regime of Bashar al-Assad fell in December 2024 was nothing short of astounding. This compilation of WPR's coverage of post-Assad Syria so far examines how we got here and what is next for the country.
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What’s Inside the Report?
This report is compiled from six articles written by WPR's expert contributors in December 2024, in the immediate wake of the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. It looks at what happened, and what's likely next for the country and region.
Inside, you’ll learn:
What observers missed about the rise of HTS and the collapse of Assad's position.
How the rebel offensive that brought down Assad is connected to other events around the world, including in Ukraine and Israel.
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The implications of regime change in Syria for powers like China, Turkey and the U.S.
Why Syria has a better chance at justice and reconciliation with Assad in Russia.
What the events in Syria mean for relations between other countries in the Middle East.
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