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End of Ba'athist Rule: New Leadership Faces Challenges

1/21/2025

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In December 2024, Bashar al-Assad's removal marked the end of 50 years of Ba’athist dominance in Syria. A caretaker government led by HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa now grapples with the daunting tasks of ensuring stability, safeguarding minority rights, and thwarting ISIS's return, all while navigating a web of foreign interests and internal strife.

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In December 2024, Bashar al-Assad's removal marked the end of 50 years of Ba’athist dominance in Syria. A caretaker government led by HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa now grapples with the daunting tasks of ensuring stability, safeguarding minority rights, and thwarting ISIS's return, all while navigating a web of foreign interests and internal strife.