Hayat Tahrir al-Sham: From Jabhat al-Nusra to Political Player
The lightning-fast capture of Aleppo by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham raised eyebrows in the wake of a weakened Russia and an opportune moment. But this wasn’t a spontaneous act. For the past four and a half years, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, formerly known as Jabhat al-Nusra, has been quietly transforming itself, shifting from a marginalized extremist group to a sophisticated political actor seeking to control not just territory but the very fabric of society.
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This wasn’t out of nowhere. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham wouldn’t be here today without the diligent groundwork they’ve laid in northwest Syria. The plan, according to their leader, Abu Muhammad al-Jawlani’s speeches.
From Underground Militance to Governance:
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