Syrians Finally Won the Arab Spring. Can They Avoid Pitfalls and Win Democracy?

Overthrowing a dictator is very difficult, but it is no guarantee of liberty.   By Juan Cole Dec 08, 2024 Informed Comment   The Syrian Revolution of 2024 has succeeded in deposing the al-Assad dynasty, in power since 1970, throwing off the rule of the once mighty Syrian Socialist Baath Party, a feared and murderous one-party […]