Syria civil war highlights in maps: Who controls the country now Bashar al-Assad has gone?
The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria after an 11-day offensive by rebel groups has triggered a geopolitical reshuffle in the Middle East. Middle East Tensions and Syria’s Recent Fall: Syria’s Collapse Assad’s rule, characterized by authoritarianism, ended after sustained pressure from rebel forces led by Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani, a former al-Qaeda operative. External supporters like Iran and Russia shifted focus elsewhere, contributing to Assad’s defeat. Regional Dynamics Turkey-backed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) emerged as a dominant force. Questions arise about Syria’s future governance and potential descent into Islamist authoritarianism. Factors Behind Tensions in the Middle East: Authoritarian Regimes : Fragile political systems often collapse under pressure from internal dissent or external interventions. Proxy Conflicts: Rivalries among global powers (e.g., Russi...