Syria’s Post-Assad Pulse Check

Following the December 2024 collapse of the Assad regime, Syria's new President Ahmed al-Sharaa has shown pragmatism in stabilizing the country, though challenges remain from minority groups and Kurdish autonomy concerns. The article provides a pulse check on Syria's post-Assad transition, assessing both domestic and foreign policy dynamics. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's role in defeating Assad forces and the new leadership's legitimacy are central themes.