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The Evolving Landscape of the Syrian Conflict

The Syrian Civil War, now deep into its second decade, exhibits a complex web of alliances and rivalries, with each power acting out of its strategic interests. A recent resurgence of Turkish-backed Syrian rebels, which saw significant gains in Aleppo on November 30th, underscores a shifting balance of power in the region. As these rebel forces advance towards the center of Syria, they find themselves about halfway between Aleppo and the capital, Damascus. This swift progress marks an unprecedented achievement for the rebels compared to even the peak of the conflict when the fighting began.