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Despite their efforts at image rehabilitation, questions remain about their true intentions. Carter noted that while HTS talks about moderation, it is still operating within a complex web of alliances and rivalries, both local and regional. Their strength is bolstered by military capabilities such as night-vision units, drone manufacturing, and trained personnel, making them a formidable force on the ground.
The Actors: A Multilayered Patchwork of Interests
Syria’s conflict is characterized by a plethora of local and external actors each pursuing their own objectives: