Syria, Assad regime collapses, civil war ends after 13 years
Hwang Yuihyun (SNUAC)
On December 8, the Syrian rebel coalition, the Islamist armed group Haiat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), occupied Damascus and declared victory over the Assad regime and end of the civil war. Meanwhile, it was confirmed that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad left Syria for Russia just before the fall of Damascus, so the Assad regime collapsed after 53 years and the Syrian civil war ended with the victory of the rebels after 13 years.
The Collapse of Iran's Shia Crescent and Regional Influence Following the Fall of Syrian Regime
Gi Yeon Koo(SNUAC)
From Iran’s perspective, the collapse of the Syrian regime represents a critical event that has dealt a severe blow to its regional influence. Particularly, the “Shia Crescent” that Iran had carefully constructed over decades is now crumbling, significantly weakening Iran’s geopolitical influence in the Middle East. The collapse of the 40-year-old Iran-Syria strategic alliance has profound implications. With the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Iran has not only lost a key Middle Eastern ally but has also seen significant weakening of its “Axis of Resistance” – the anti-US and anti-Israel alliance network. This represents the collapse of the central axis of Iran’s Shia sphere of influence, known as the “Shia Crescent.”
The End of the Syrian Civil War and Türkiye
Han, Ha-eun (SNUAC)
The Syrian Civil War has long been a significant event shaping international relations, and the recent resignation of Assad is expected to bring notable changes in the attitudes and responses of countries directly or indirectly involved in the conflict. Türkiye, sharing a 911-kilometer border with Syria and hosting 5 million Syrian refugees, has played a crucial role as a mediator in the war.
Gulf Leaders Expected to Maintain Pragmatic Stance on Syria's Future Develop
Soyeon Ahn (SNUAC)
As Syrian rebel forces have taken control of Damascus, the long-standing regime of Bashar al-Assad has collapsed, effectively bringing an end to the 13-year Syrian civil war. The Syrian rebels have decided to establish an interim government, which will operate until March next year, and have appointed Muhammad al-Bashir, the head of the administrative organization of the leading rebel faction, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), as interim prime minister.
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