This is such an interesting situation, with so much information to come out about how this unfolded so quickly. Rebel leadership saying all the right things so far, but could just be a way of forestalling foreign intervention until they crystallize power. But it would be nice to think this may come with a bit more hope for the future for Syria.
Also really interesting implications for Russia and Iran, as it tends to suggest their power has significantly retreated - Russia likely due to the investment in its idiotic war in Ukraine, and Iran for its efforts at home, in propping up its Axis of Resistance and fight with Israel, and in Syria too.
Hopefully Syria doesn't just quickly devolve into a Balkan-style carving up of territory with all the larger powers having their hands in it, but that seems likely on the table too.
|