In most capitals across the Middle East, the news of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s fall sparked immense anxiety. Ankara is not one of them. Rather than worrying about Syria’s prospects after more than a decade of conflict,

Syrians a day were already crossing back to rebel-held areas of Syria this year before the opposition rebellion began two weeks ago. The numbers have almost doubled

As the Syrian regime collapses, Turkey faces new challenges in balancing alliances with NATO, Russia, and Iran.

The fall of the regime of Bashar al-Assad has opened the door for a remarkable change in Syria. Across the world, news of the tyrannical regime’s fall has been met with scenes of jubilation, and the hope that better days lie ahead for Syria’s people.