Syrian, Russian Jets Intensify Strikes Against Insurgent-Held Positions

Syrian, Russian Jets Intensify Strikes Against Insurgent-Held Positions
Above: The Rashidin district on the outskirts of Aleppo, Syria, on Nov. 29, 2024. Image credit: Bakr Alkasem/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

While the West is concerned about the possible resurgence of jihadist terror groups in Syria, it will not complain too much about Assad's government — alongside its partners in Russia and Hezbollah — being put under pressure.

Establishment-critical narrative

The terror groups waging this campaign have a long history of conspiring with Western governments in an effort to overthrow Assad. However, Assad will undoubtedly repel these attacks as he had done previously.

Metaculus Prediction


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