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31 January 2025

Fall of the Assad Regime (January 2025)

CSA’s structured briefing on Syria after the fall of the Assad regime: the new political map, the regional powers, and the open questions.

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Syria Strategic Primer — Fall of the Assad Regime

A sourced strategic primer on Syria after the fall of the Assad regime — geography, governance, energy, and U.S.–Israel implications.

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