Syria's Opposition's Bold Comeback Forces Assad's Retreat to Russia and Iran

The recent resurgence of protests in Syria, particularly in the southern part of the country, coincides with Syria's reintegration into the Arab world after a decade of isolation. However, this does not signify a normalization of the situation within Syria itself, as the country remains ravaged by war and repression. The population's audacity to challenge Assad's rule is met with military and ideological fragility, but the regime is protected by its backers, Russia and Iran.