Mohanad Hage Ali is the deputy director for research at the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut, where his work focuses on the shifting geopolitics and Islamist groups after the Arab uprisings. Hage Ali has long been following developments in Syria, and Diwan interviewed him in early March to get his perspective on the situation in the country, particularly the growing tensions between the new leadership in Damascus and Syrian minority communities, as well as Israel’s intentions in Syria.
Back to Violence in Syria?
In an interview, Mohanad Hage Ali looks at the many challenges the new leadership in Damascus faces.
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Syria in a New EraAfter 54 years of Assad family rule, Syria has entered a new chapter in its history with the downfall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Nearly fourteen years after the start of the Syrian uprising in March 2011, this regime change has also had a profound impact on regional and international geopolitical dynamics. Carnegie scholars, building on years of research and analysis, will engage in a detailed exploration of Syria’s transition, specifically with regard to politics, security, and the economy. Our work will also examine how the country navigates its complex ethnic and sectarian landscape and adapts to shifts in the regional balance of power.
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