Many countries in the region have declared their readiness to help Syria stabilize the situation and develop a plan for power transition.

On December 8, the rebel force Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Syria entered the capital Damascus to overthrow the government of President Bashar Al-Assad, creating the biggest political upheaval in more than 5 decades in the Middle Eastern country. This event could also cause unpredictable impacts on the region and the world in the coming time.

Syrian government forces collapsed quickly before the rebel attack – Photo: AFP/TTXVN

After a long period of operating in secret, on November 27, HTS forces in northern Syria suddenly launched attacks on territories held by the government of President Bashar Al-Assad. Facing surprisingly weak resistance from the Syrian army, within just 10 days, HTS captured a series of key cities in Syria and on December 8 entered the capital Damascus, overthrowing the current government.

The rapid collapse of President Bashar Al-Assad's regime surprised everyone, including Syria's key allies. During the 10 days of HTS's offensive, the Syrian army hardly put up any significant resistance, except for the first days of intense fighting around Aleppo, Syria's second largest city. After Aleppo fell on November 30, President Bashar Al-Assad's regime quickly lost other key cities such as Hama and Homs in the following days, and by December 8, HTS forces had entered the capital Damascus with very few casualties.

Members of the Syrian opposition force SDF after taking control of the city of Deir el-Zor, eastern Syria on December 7, 2024. (Photo: REUTERS/TTXVN)

Many countries in the Middle East have now declared their readiness to help Syria stabilize the situation and develop a plan for a power transition, especially after a long period of internal conflict and bloody war between factions. The situation in Syria, which began with the civil war that broke out in 2011, has caused the intervention of many countries, including major powers such as the United States, Russia, Iran, Türkiye and Arab countries.

Indeed, in the context of the complicated situation in Syria, many countries in the region have shown their interest and willingness to support the process of stabilization and power transition here. Countries such as Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and other neighboring countries all have their own strategic concerns related to Syria and are looking for peaceful solutions.

The declaration of support by these countries could be related to many factors, including improving the security and humanitarian situation, as well as promoting political negotiations between the parties involved to reach a sustainable solution. In addition, cooperation between countries in the region could also help ease tensions and facilitate the restoration of peace and stability in Syria.

However, this process is not simple, as it requires consensus among the conflicting parties and active participation from the international community.

In the current context, after years of conflict and loss, some countries in the Middle East region, such as the Arab League countries, are seeking to restore peace and stability in Syria. These countries mainly want to contribute to a political solution for Syria, including supporting peace negotiations and developing a plan for the transfer of power from the government of President Bashar al-Assad to a form of government that includes representatives of all political and social factions in the country.

In particular, in recent years, relations between Syria and Arab countries have gradually improved. For example, countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have made moves to restore diplomatic relations with Damascus, opening up opportunities for the development of a power transition plan. However, this issue is still fraught with difficulties, especially given the differences in interests between countries and groups within Syria.

In addition, the international community is also looking to support peace initiatives, but this must overcome political, military and humanitarian barriers to bring Syria back to stability./.

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