Three decades after his rise to prominence and almost a quarter century of rule, Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad is gone and so is the Assad dynasty. With a new rebel offensive after a thirteen-year civil war in Syria, the rapid collapse will have dramatic implications for the region. Dive in deeper with more from CFR Experts
CFR President Michael Froman joined Squawk Box on CNBC to discuss the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, implications for the Middle East, what’s next for Syria, and more. Follow the developments
The swift collapse of Syria’s regime brings a humiliating end to Russia’s and Iran’s sway and opens the door for greater Turkish influence. But the fall of the regime will impact the efforts of Israel, Turkey, and the United States in the region. Read Steven A. Cook’s expert brief
Assad’s downfall, once unlikely, became inevitable. Recent events in Syria show how unpredictable history actually is when seen in real time rather than in retrospect. Read Max Boot’s opinion in the Washington Post
The takeover of Syria by Islamist rebels of the Ha’yat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) marks a tectonic shift in the Middle East that leaves major regional and international powers uncertain how to react. Read more on Foreign Affairs
The Assad regime’s rapid collapse deals a heavy blow to Iran’s “axis of resistance” and its ability to project power in the region, and it raises fears Iran will focus more on developing its nuclear program. Get the expert take
The ascendance of Sunni Islamist rebels in Syria should be viewed with great caution by Western powers, but the Assad regime’s collapse disables a critical node in Iran’s regional proxy network. Read the analysis
Turkey opposes the Assad regime, but the fall of the government could disrupt Ankara’s aims to reverse refugee flows and defeat Kurdish forces in Syria’s north. Read how Turkey views the shifting events
In a conversation on Monday, CFR experts discussed the latest news out of Syria, including what the fall of Assad means for the future of the country and the wider region. Watch their analysis
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