Opinion
Assad is gone. What’s next for Syria?
The rapid fall of Syria’s autocratic ruler, Bashar al-Assad, this past weekend was one of the most consequential developments in a year convulsed by war. From Syrians themselves to Syria’s neighbors, the stakes in shaping what comes next couldn’t be higher. Post Opinions asked nine writers to share their perspective on this seismic event.
The Fall of Assad in Syria: How It Happened and What Comes Next
In just over a week, Syrian rebel forces seized much of Syria’s northwest. First, the rebels captured Syria’s largest city, Aleppo, then Hama and Homs. On Sunday, they entered Syria’s capital, Damascus, taking the city without a fight as government forces fled.
What will the fall of al-Assad mean for Syria’s ancient Christian community?
Many Syrians remain apprehensive about how religious minorities, including Christians, will be treated in a new political reality being established by a Sunni militia that is still listed as a terror organization by the U.
How the Fall of Assad Will Reshape the Middle East
The full consequences of the country’s abrupt regime change won’t be known for years, but it’s already shaking up global politics.
US scrambles to quell ISIS resurgence in Syria after fall of Assad
The US’ key anti-ISIS partners in Syria said on Wednesday that the ISIS detention facilities they guard are coming under attack and that they have been forced to halt anti-ISIS operations, complicating the US military’s efforts to prevent the terror group from reconstituting following the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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