Nature Abhors a Vacuum: Syria and the Lessons of Power Vacuums

Nature Abhors a Vacuum: Syria and the Lessons of Power Vacuums
Syrians chant slogans and wave the new Syrian flag as they gather at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria, on Dec. 13, 2024. Leo Correa/AP Photo
Tamuz Itai
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We’ll begin with the latest developments in Syria, a region that’s seen more than its fair share of turmoil and competing powers. Then, we’ll broaden the lens, examining other examples from history and recent events to see how power vacuums play out in the Middle East and globally and, most importantly, what they mean for national security, global business, and individual lives.

Tamuz Itai
Tamuz Itai
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Tamuz Itai is a journalist and columnist who lives in Tel Aviv, Israel.
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