Syria's control map reveals fragmented power dynamics after Assad's departure

Bashar al-Assad has fled Syria after 24 years, leaving the country fragmented among various factions. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has taken control of Damascus and other key areas, but its governance remains uncertain amid competing groups and foreign interventions. The Institute for the Study of War has mapped Syria's current political landscape, showing HTS's control from Aleppo to Damascus, while the Syrian National Army holds regions near Turkey. The Syrian Democratic Forces maintain control in the northeast, including Raqqa. The future governance structure in Syria is unclear, with HTS needing to build legitimacy and consensus among other factions. The situation remains fluid as various groups vie for influence in the post-Assad era.