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Syria is experiencing a new wave of civil unrest as pro-Assad military forces have risen against the newly established government, which is supported by Turkey and has been accused of having ties to terrorist groups. This resistance has gained control over several regions along the Syrian coast, with intense fighting reported in Latakia and Homs.
Syrian political landscape underwent a dramatic change in December 2024 with the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad administration. Remaining members of the Assad government have opposed the new administration, which is headed by Ahmed al-Sharaa a former head of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), heavy fighting has been going on between these pro-Assad militias and government-aligned troops, especially in the coastal areas of Latakia and Homs which have long been Alawite strongholds.
Turkey has maintained a sizable military presence in northern Syria and supported a number of rebel factions, making it a major role in the Syrian conflict, Turkey and the newly elected Syrian government have recently been negotiating possible military cooperation and defense pacts, Israel has been wary about Turkish growing power in the area, which could endanger its northern border even though it is not a party to these talks.
Deep-seated divides within Syria are reflected in the ongoing conflicts between the new administration and pro-Assad forces. In western Syria, pro-Assad factions have established rebel groups, such as the Syrian Popular Resistance, which challenges the government led by the HTS. These organizations have targeted Alawite citizens and former regime officials in acts of sectarian violence.
There are important regional ramifications to the Syrian conflict's rebirth, the Middle East power dynamics may shift as a result involvement of Turkey, which might strengthen its military presence. The situation is complicated for Israel because it has to balance the advantages of less Iranian influence with the fear of a possible Islamist administration in Syria.
The future of the conflict will rely on a number of variables such as the new government capacity to bolster its authority and deal with resistance from forces loyal to Assad. The result of this next stage of the Syrian crisis will be greatly influenced by international intervention, especially from Turkey and maybe other regional players.
Syrian political landscape underwent a dramatic change in December 2024 with the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad administration. Remaining members of the Assad government have opposed the new administration, which is headed by Ahmed al-Sharaa a former head of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), heavy fighting has been going on between these pro-Assad militias and government-aligned troops, especially in the coastal areas of Latakia and Homs which have long been Alawite strongholds.
Turkey has maintained a sizable military presence in northern Syria and supported a number of rebel factions, making it a major role in the Syrian conflict, Turkey and the newly elected Syrian government have recently been negotiating possible military cooperation and defense pacts, Israel has been wary about Turkish growing power in the area, which could endanger its northern border even though it is not a party to these talks.
Deep-seated divides within Syria are reflected in the ongoing conflicts between the new administration and pro-Assad forces. In western Syria, pro-Assad factions have established rebel groups, such as the Syrian Popular Resistance, which challenges the government led by the HTS. These organizations have targeted Alawite citizens and former regime officials in acts of sectarian violence.
There are important regional ramifications to the Syrian conflict's rebirth, the Middle East power dynamics may shift as a result involvement of Turkey, which might strengthen its military presence. The situation is complicated for Israel because it has to balance the advantages of less Iranian influence with the fear of a possible Islamist administration in Syria.
The future of the conflict will rely on a number of variables such as the new government capacity to bolster its authority and deal with resistance from forces loyal to Assad. The result of this next stage of the Syrian crisis will be greatly influenced by international intervention, especially from Turkey and maybe other regional players.