JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Syria Breakdown, Episode Four: Revolutionary Rebuilding and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).

  • Published In: Washington Institute for Near East Policy: Policy Alerts, 2025. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Political Science Complete 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Zelin, Aaron Y. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the implications of the new Syrian government, which is led by members of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), and the associated risks and rewards for Washington and its partners. Aaron Zelin, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, provides insights based on his extensive research on HTS, tracing its evolution from an al-Qaeda offshoot to its current governance role in Syria. The article raises questions about how HTS will balance its Sunni Islamist ideology with the diverse secular and ethnic composition of the Syrian population. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Washington Institute for Near East Policy: Policy Alerts. 2025/02, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Diplomacy and International Relations
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:184842584
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