Syrian Rebels Topple Assad, Raising Fears of Further Instability
Syrian rebels have successfully toppled President Assad’s regime, marking a dramatic end to his decades-long rule. This unexpected turn of events, happening in a matter of weeks, has sent shockwaves throughout the region and beyond. The speed of the regime’s collapse is particularly striking, given the years of intense conflict and the substantial backing Assad received from Russia and Iran. The sheer scale of human suffering and infrastructural damage sustained over more than a decade seems, to many, to have been completely wasted.
The prime minister’s subsequent call for free elections presents a glimmer of hope for the future of Syria.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood