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Analysis: What Syria's reignited civil war means for the Middle East

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The surprise rebel offensive that has seized Aleppo and threatens other regime-held territories could mark a further weakening of Iran ’s regional sway but also spur a new cycle of violence and instability.

A greatly weakened Hezbollah and a Russia distracted by its fight in Ukraine make it harder to defend the Assad regime, says Steven Cook .

Iran ’s strategic position in the region was already deteriorating; the rebel attack on Aleppo and the apparent renewed threat to the Assad regime put it further in jeopardy.

The Turkish government has in recent years sought to normalize ties with Syria .

Turkey could renew its effort to be uniquely influential in a successor government in Damascus .

A considerable role for Turkey in a post-Assad Syrian would help the Turks manage the problem of Kurdish autonomy in Syria .

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69

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66

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59

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formal

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English

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55

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short-lived

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