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As the situation continues to evolve, many questions remain about the viability of the Assad regime and the true intentions of U.S. involvement in Syria. Will the ongoing civil strife eventually lead to a government that reflects the will of the Syrian people, or will it merely attract a new set of authoritarian rule? While the hope is that the Syrian populace comes out of this conflict better off, the path to peace remains fraught with challenges.