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Sally Sharif

Lecturer in Political Science, University of British Columbia

Syrian regime change: How rebel victories often lead to unstable, non-inclusive governments

Feb 03, 2025 10:59 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Syrias rebel leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has defended his decision to fill his cabinet with wartime loyalists and delay constitutional and electoral processes, describing these moves as pragmatic necessities for the countrys...

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