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Syria analysis: Damascus now in rebels' crosshairs

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72% Informative

Assad 's political survival will depend on the capabilities of his armed forces and key allies, but also on the divisions between the opposition groups that oppose him.

After capturing two major cities within a week , the insurgents' next target for the insurgents is Homs .

The Syrian army might have lost the war years ago if outside forces had not come to Assad 's aid.

But Russia still has compelling reasons to stay the course with Assad .

The failure of rebel factions to unite was one of the key factors in Assad 's political survival.

He and his supporters will be hoping that events play out in the same way again.

For now, support for Syrian president as the least worst alternative still seems to be holding among several minority groups.

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semi-formal

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English

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