SYRIA'S COLLAPSE - GLOBAL GEOPOLITICAL SHIFTS

SYRIA'S COLLAPSE - GLOBAL GEOPOLITICAL SHIFTS

The fall of Syria's Assad regime after 14 years of conflict, driven by support for jihadist groups from Turkey, the US, and Israel, marks a seismic shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics. As Syria fragments into zones controlled by Turkey, Kurdish forces, Israel, US-backed groups, and Russia, questions arise about the viability of Syria as a nation-state and the potential emergence of entities like Kurdistan. The collapse also weakens allies like Russia and Iran, while the US risks deepening entanglement in the region. My personal experiences in Syria highlighted the stark contrast between its people’s hospitality and the country’s portrayal in global media. Historically an artificial construct born from WWI, Syria’s instability reflects the challenges of imposed borders. With attention potentially turning to Iran next, the region faces an uncertain future, with global powers jockeying for influence and ordinary Syrians bearing the brunt of the turmoil.

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