Syria’s turmoil could reshape the Middle East.
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People dance and sing as they take part in victory celebrations in Damascus, Syria, on Dec. 13.

People dance and sing as they take part in victory celebrations in Damascus, Syria, on Dec. 13. Chris McGrath/Getty Images

In the weeks since Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s stunning fall, Foreign Policy contributors have sought to piece together what the regime’s ouster—and the new rebel government—could mean for the country and the broader Middle East. Below you’ll find a collection of our pieces on the impact of the Assad dynasty’s collapse on regional politics, from the fate of anti-Western sentiment to Iran’s so-called Axis of Resistance.—Chloe Hadavas

 
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How Post-Assad Syria Could Unleash a New Regional Order

Turkey can calm Arab nations fearful of an Islamist takeover by inviting Syria’s neighbors and the Gulf states to play a central role in the political transition.

By Galip Dalay

 
2

Assad’s Fall Is the Middle East’s 1989

One of many consequences is the demise of Iran’s self-styled Axis of Resistance.

By Lina Khatib

 
3

In Post-Assad Middle East, Iran’s Loss Is Turkey’s Gain 

Ankara will seek to fill the regional power vacuum left by the fall of Tehran’s most valuable client.

By Vali Nasr

 

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4

What to Know About the Man Who Toppled Assad 

Abu Mohammed al-Jolani has worked for years to rebrand himself, but has he truly broken from his al Qaeda past?

By John Haltiwanger

 
5

Hezbollah Is Trying to Spin Loss as Victory 

Assad’s fall and Israel’s offensive give Lebanese a chance to reclaim their country.

By Oz Katerji

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