Syrians have big plans for life after Assad. But their neighbours might have other ideas

Following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, Syrians aiming for self-determination face challenges due to the geopolitical interests of neighboring countries like Turkey, Iran, and Israel already involved in Syria. Turkey, with a military presence in northern Syria, is concerned about Kurdish forces, while Iran, a longtime supporter of Assad, may maintain influence through Shia militias despite his fall. Experts believe that external players are unlikely to completely withdraw from Syria, complicating the path to Syrian autonomy.

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