History tells us that where a fragmented coalition of armed groups finds itself in a political vacuum, more violence is probably on the horizon.
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The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime will have consequences for the many international players with a stake in the region.
Bashar al-Assad’s brutal regime has finally been toppled, bringing to an end 13 years of suffering.
Opposition forces marched into Damascus on Dec. 8, seemingly ending the half-century rule of the Assad family. But what happens next?
In the face of war’s return, the hopes of Syrians for change are being erased by fear.
The revolution begun by Syrians exactly eight years ago has been won – by the murderous leader they rebelled against. But the struggle for freedom, dignity and justice Syrians launched is not over.
Many of the men and women who left homes in the West to join ISIS or similar terrorist organizations in Syria and Iraq as fighters or supporters now want to come home. Should they be allowed back?
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