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The fall of Assad creates a security vacuum - and may give Trump little choice but to play a role

Sky News Sunday, 8 December 2024
The fall of Assad creates a security vacuum - and may give Trump little choice but to play a roleThe lightning collapse of Bashar al Assad's regime in Syria exposes the brittleness of even the most brutal dictatorship when under pressure, but it also creates a security vacuum that carries great risk.
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