Syria's leadership challenges: the trials ahead

Syria's leadership challenges: the trials ahead

The rapid collapse of the al-Assad regime in the face of opposition forces led by Hay’yat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) came as a shock to the rest of the world. However, if it assumes governance, HTS faces an intricate and factionalised domestic landscape compounded by competing regional interests in the Sy...

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Main Author: Aldalala'a, Nath
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Commentary
Language:English
Published: 2025
Subjects:
Social Sciences
Country and region studies
International politics and security
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/182020
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:The rapid collapse of the al-Assad regime in the face of opposition forces led by Hay’yat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) came as a shock to the rest of the world. However, if it assumes governance, HTS faces an intricate and factionalised domestic landscape compounded by competing regional interests in the Syrian conflict. HTS’ Islamist roots, along with its past ties to al-Qaeda, present significant obstacles to its ability to secure Arab and international legitimacy and sustainable long-term support.

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