A New Power Structure Is Developing in Syria

Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict In Syria, the de facto leader appointed by the rebels who overthrew the Assad regime, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has been named transitional president. It’s only been seven weeks since Assad was pushed out, and the rebels have been moving swiftly to consolidate power. All institutions have been dissolved, along with the constitution. Al-Sharaa is technically former al-Qaeda–an earlier tie-up that was more for convenience than staunch ideology. The rebels are opportunists. The situation with Israel remains…