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Another critical aspect of Syria's future involves its ethnic and religious minorities. The country is home to diverse communities—including Christians and Alawites—who may face threats under a hardline government. Particularly concerning is the fate of the Kurds, who have established a semi-autonomous region in the northeast. Their acceptance of the new rebel victories does not guarantee their autonomy from the central government, which has eyes on reasserting its authority over the lucrative land and resources in that region.