End Of Assad Rule Reshapes Region’s Balance Of Power

End Of Assad Rule Reshapes Region’s Balance Of Power

Those with a vested interest in the conflict and the future of the country include, on one side, Russia and Iran – which backed Assad – and on the other, the U.S. and Turkey, which supported different rebel groups and militias. Assad’s overthrow is widely seen as a major blow to the Iran-led “Axis of Resistance” political and military alliance that opposes Israeli and U.S. influence in the Middle East.Meanwhile, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin …

Assad Downfall in Syria Alters Old Regional Alliances – The Indian Awaaz

The fall of Assad-regime has given birth to antagonisms amongst its earlier allies like Iran, Turkey, and Russia. On the other hand, the leverage gained by Israel does not augur well for the region, writes Asad Mirza.  Asad Mirza The striking developments in Syria over the past 13 days leading to the rapid fall of the Assad regime have transfixed the world. Thousands are already trying to make their way back to Syria after years in exile. It tur…

Assad Downfall Alters Old Regional Alliances - Clarion India

The fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime has given birth to antagonisms amongst its earlier allies like Iran, Turkey, and Russia Asad Mirza | Clarion India THE striking developments in Syria over the past fortnight leading to the rapid fall of the Assad regime have transfixed the world. Thousands are already trying to make their way back to Syria after years in exile. It turns out the answer to the refugee crisis that sent millions of Syrians into…