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Issue Brief on “The fall of the Assad Regime in Syria: Regional and Global Responses”

By
Sarah Akram
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December 31, 2024
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In what began with the ‘Arab spring’ protests in 2011against the Assad regime, Syria embarked upon a journey of instability and conflict manifested in a prolonged civil war. This ushered in a sustained period of immense suffering for the Syrian people which continued for thirteen years. In a dramatic turn of events in December 2024, a coalition of opposition forces successfully took over Damascus, ending the decade’s long regime of Bashar al Assad. The ruling government succumbed, owing to the well-organized resistance. The much-valued support for the Syrian government from foreign powers proved peripheral at this point. In developments that have taken many by surprise, the current situation in Syria has added further complexity to the already volatile Middle East.

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