Syria is embarking on a transition after the fall of Basher al-Assad. In Damascus, a new strong man emerges: Abu Mohammed al-Joulanileader of Hayat Tahrir Al-Cham (HTC). This former Al-Qaeda executive, in search of respectability, is trying to transform his image from a jihadist into a nationalist leader. But his past and his controversial administration in the Idlib region raise questions. Furthermore, some fear that this new upheaval opens the door to chaos even bigger, as during the advent of Daesh in 2014.
The fall of the Assad clan is also reshaping the geopolitical balance. Iran and Russia, long-time allies date of the regime, are weakened, while Turkey and Israel are happy to see their rivals losing ground. But for Syrians themselves, will the end of five decades of authoritarian rule mean freedom or a new form of repression?
Finally, the thousands of detainees still imprisoned in Syria raise a crucial question: what will become of these political and jihadist prisoners in this new balance? While videos show liberations in iconic locations like Sednayathe fate of some 12,000 jihadists detained in Kurdish prisons, including 130 French, remains uncertain. To understand the issues of this historic event and its potential repercussions, discover our analysis in this video, available on our site and our social networks