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Syria After Assad

2025/1/22
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This chapter discusses the unexpected and rapid fall of the Assad regime, highlighting corruption, military ineffectiveness, and complacency among international observers.
  • Bashir al-Assad fled Syria on December 8th, 2024, marking the end of his 20-year rule.
  • The regime's collapse was faster than anticipated due to corruption and a weakened military.
  • International observers, regime supporters, and even opposition forces were caught by surprise.

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This episode covers the fall of the Assad regime and what it means for Syria, Russia, Iran, and Turkey.  Guest Biographies Michael Connell) is a specialist in Russia and the Middle East in CNA’s Russia Studies Program. His primary area of expertise is the armed forces of Iran and Russia, and he has published extensively on these topics both inside and outside of CNA. Jeffrey Edmonds is an expert on Russia and Eurasia in CNA’s Russia Studies Program. Edmonds previously served as the Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, covering topics in Europe, Russia, the Middle East, and Africa. Jeff also served as acting Senior Director for Russia on the National Security Council.  Further Reading 

CNA’s Russia Studies Program)