Syria’s bid for democracy is threatened by resurgent terrorism, sectarian violence, the persistence of organized crime, and deepening foreign entanglements, even as unprecedented protests reveal a desperate desire for international support and real change.

The fall of Assad has created opportunities for Syrian reconstruction but risks factional conflict and external interference, necessitating careful U.S. engagement to support stability and democracy.

Turkey has leveraged diplomacy and military strategy to achieve landmark successes in Africa and Syria, weakening rivals like Egypt and reshaping the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape.

As Assad’s regime weakens, Syria faces an uncertain future with risks of power vacuums, sectarian violence, and regional destabilization.