Syria: the fall of Assad's government

America: Issues and Answers

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 17 minutes

The Assad police state melted away overnight with a stunning end to the 50-year rule of Assad family, reshuffling Middle East geopolitics. President Biden described the fall of the Assad regime as an “historic opportunity for the long-suffering people of Syria to build a better future” but cautioned it was also a moment of risk and uncertainty in the region.

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