As Bashar al-Assad’s regime collapses, the rise of Islamist rebels raises critical questions about the nation’s future governance and stability. The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad marks a monumental shift in Syria’s political landscape, ending over five decades of the Assad family’s authoritarian rule. President Biden declared the development a “historic opportunity” for Syria’s long-suffering people, … Continue reading After Assad: Will Syria’s new leaders avoid the cycle of brutality?