The fall of the Bashar al-Assad government in Syria could destabilize the partnerships between China, Russia, and Iran – a loose coalition driven by shared opposition to Western powers.
For starters, the three countries have been key backers of the al-Assad regime. Their weakened support significantly contributed to Assad’s collapse of power.
Russia, where Assad is in exile, has been a major supporter, providing military aid and deploying mercenaries to bolster the regime.
Yet more than two years of war in Ukraine have strained Russian resources. Although Russia still held naval and air bases in Syria, its ability to assist Assad was limited.
Iran, too, has played a vital role by giving direct financial and military help. But Iran has been hit hard by sanctions and its proxies have been incapacitated by Israel, reducing its capacity to aid Syria. […]
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