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Michael Karadjis breaks down some myths surrounding Israel, Iran and the fall of the Assad regime.

Michael Karadjis — There will be many struggles ahead, but for now Syrians are celebrating one of the most decisive and popular revolutions ever.

Gilbert Achcar explains the sudden collapse of the Syrian regime.

Cihan Tuğal — Though the balance of forces has shifted in Erdoğan’s favour for the time being, fantasies about a Turkish imperial restructuring of the region are unfounded.

Gilbert Achcar reflects on what has happened so far in Syria to try to foresee what the future may hold.

Joseph Daher discusses the situation after the fall of Bashar al-Assad and the desperate need to return to the original aspirations of the Syrian Revolution.

Fréderike Geerdink looks at how the Syrian Democratic Forces might navigate the situation after Assad. Plus statements from Syrian Democratic Council, Democratic Union Party, Kurdish National Congress and Kurdistan Democratic Communities Union.

As Syria’s map takes on new colours, Sarah Glynn looks at an extraordinary week of events and at the aims of the different actors, especially focussing on the evolution and nature of Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham.

Gilbert Achcar writes that after having remained relatively static for a few years, Syria has turned anew into a theatre of war. But while the future is murky at best, Leila al-Shami says Syrians can hope again.