Syrian Rebel Gains Force Urgent Recalibration in Aleppo

Syrian rebel forces have made significant advances in Aleppo, pressuring the regime of Bashar al-Assad in his stronghold amid a dramatic turn of events. The unexpected offensive highlights a serious strategic setback for Assad, employing a playbook

What are the⁤ potential long-term consequences of the⁣ Syrian rebel gains⁤ in Aleppo for‍ the stability of‍ the Syrian regime?

Syrian Rebel Gains Force Urgent Recalibration in Aleppo

Syrian ‌rebel forces have made significant advances ‍in Aleppo, pressuring the regime⁢ of Bashar al-Assad in his stronghold amid a dramatic turn ⁢of ⁢events. The unexpected offensive ‌highlights a ⁤serious strategic setback for Assad, raising questions about his ability to maintain control. To discuss‍ the implications​ of this development, we are joined ⁤by Dr. Sarah Khan, a leading expert ‍on Syrian geopolitics. Dr. Khan, could you shed some light on what this means for the future of the Syrian conflict?

Shades of 2012?

But⁢ some might say this is just a temporary ‌setback for Assad. What ‌do you ‍make of that argument, given the rebels’ recent success?