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The Fall of Bashar al-Assad: A New Era for Syria
Bashar al-Assad's nearly quarter-century reign as Syria's president came to an abrupt end on December 8th, when rebel forces successfully entered the capital, Damascus, culminating in the collapse of his government. This marked a significant turning point in the ongoing saga of the Syrian Civil War, which has persisted for over 13 years. As Assad fled to Moscow, the event underscored Russia's critical and historical role in Syria and raised questions about the future dynamics of power in the region.