As Assad’s regime falls, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham positions itself as a transitional leader. Is this a genuine pivot or strategic optics? The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has upended the country’s power dynamics, catapulting Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a U.S.-designated terrorist group, into an unexpected position of influence. While HTS played a pivotal … Continue reading Do Syria’s liberators still deserve the terrorist label?