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Analysis: Syria's resurgence of violence does not signal a new civil war — for now

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Syria ’s worst violence since the overthrow of the Assad regime has reportedly killed hundreds , including many civilians.

Some reports suggest that Iran , which lost its strategic position in Syria when Assad fled in early December , played a role in fomenting the violence.

But if al-Sharaa and HTS do not move quickly to improve the economy, they could spur opponents to undermine the new order.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a strong statement about the killing of civilians.

There is no indication that the Trump administration wants to play a role in Syria .

A friendly Syria helps to mitigate the threat Turkey perceives from Kurdish nationalism.

A government in Damascus that is aligned with Ankara — whether it was Assad prior to the Syrian uprising — has been an important goal for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoan .

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70

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formal

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English

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55

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