Syria Civil War: Islamic rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has toppled the government of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria. Because of this he has been forced to leave the country. The countries that have benefited the most from this include America, Turkey and Israel. Russia and Iran have suffered huge losses.
America and Europe will greatly benefit from the departure of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, because he was a challenge for both the countries. On this, America hopes that the fall of Assad will weaken Iranian influence and will be helpful in the fight against terrorism. America and Europe will get a strategic edge in the region. Apart from this, the number of Syrian refugees in Europe is likely to decrease, which will reduce the burden on European countries.
Turkey’s strategic success
- Turkey has consistently supported Syrian rebels.
- Turkey will now get help in establishing control over Kurdish separatists in northeastern Syria.
- Turkey’s business community will also benefit economically from the reconstruction work in Syria after the war.
Israel’s strategic advantage
- The fall of the Assad government has weakened Iran’s influence, which is positive for Israel.
- Iran will no longer be able to use Syrian soil to deliver weapons and other support to Hezbollah.
- Hezbollah’s strategic strength against Israel is expected to weaken further.
Big blow to Iran and Russia
- Assad’s fall is another blow to Iran, which has already seen its proxy groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas weakened.
- Israel’s aggressive policy and now the fall of the Assad government have reduced Iran’s regional influence.
- Russia had created a strong position in the Middle East through its military presence in Syria.
- After the fall of Assad, Russia’s hold in the Middle East has weakened.
Expert opinion on Syria incident
“It’s not entirely clear what the new Syria will look like,” said Timothy Ash of Blue Bay Asset Management. While Assad’s departure seems to shift the balance of power towards the West, it can also create new challenges and risks in the region. The Syrian coup is a major example of geopolitical change in the Middle East, the impact of which will be clearly visible in the years to come.
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