SYRIA TODAY: THE COUNTRY’S FUTURE REMAINS UNCERTAIN

Zinin Yu.

Abstract

The article examines the situation in Syria after the overthrow of President B. Assad and the coming to power of new forces led by the pro-Islamic State leader Al-Julani Al-Sharaa. The ideological origins of the coalition of forces that came under the auspices of the Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham* organization, known in the past for its ties with Al-Qaeda*, are revealed. Steps and statements of new leaders to establish their own order, seek recognition in the region and the world community are highlighted.

* The organization banned in the Russian Federation.

Keywords

Syria; Assad; regime; Julani; Al- Sharaa; 2024 coup; terrorist attack; jihadists; ISIS*; political Islam; Alawites; Kurds; violence; victims; reaction; assessments; Arabs.

DOI: 10.31249/rmw/2025.04.06

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