Syria’s leadership challenges: the trials ahead

Aldalala'a, Natheer (2024) Syria’s leadership challenges: the trials ahead. RSIS Commentary.

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Article (Bulletin)
Additional Information:	11452/123070
Subjects:	J Political Science > JQ Political institutions Asia
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Political Science Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Professor Nath Aldalala'a
Date Deposited:	09 Sep 2025 16:02
Last Modified:	09 Sep 2025 16:42
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/123070

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