
Syria’s transitional government and the loyalist insurgency challenge
Months following the rapid rebel offensive led by Islamists that toppled Bashar al-Assad's regime, Syria continues to be a nation in crisis. The recently formed transitional administration, under the leadership of Ahmad al-Sharaa, is facing increasing security issues, with violent opposition from remaining Assad supporters. Although the breakdown of Assad's repressive government was a significant milestone in Syria's 13-year civil war, achieving lasting peace and stability is turning out to be extremely complex.The transitional administration, mainly made up of individuals who gained recognition from opposition hubs such as Idlib in the northwest, has taken over a fragmented nation ravaged by…


