Will the greed of Arab countries create a new crisis in Syria?

The situation in Syria remains extremely volatile, which can have a significant impact on the geo-politics of the region and the world. Syria is grappling with uncertainty after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad from power, regional players are fighting new battles to rebalance their positions, which shows the concerns of the times to come.

As the influence of Iran and Russia in Syria diminishes, other powers in the region have started wooing the new regime and pursuing their own interests. Not only regional powers but also the US is in this race, which has become the first Western country to meet HTS leaders. If the interference of foreign countries in Syria continues to increase like this, then it can shatter the dream of the Syrian people of a peaceful and stable Syria.

Every country has its own interests in Syria, let us try to find out which country sees what benefit in friendship with the new government of Syria.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE

Saudi Arabia and UAE stayed away from Syria during Assad's rule and had many differences with the Assad regime. Although Saudi later tried to reconcile with Assad, now with Assad's fall, it is trying to gain influence in Syria by reducing Iran's influence.

On the other hand, the UAE is also wary of the growing power of Islamist groups and the growing role of Turkey and Qatar. The UAE aims to weaken the influence of Turkey and Qatar so as to strengthen its regional position, especially in the Kurdish regions.

Egypt's concern and Iraq's interest

The overthrow of Assad in Syria has raised fears of another movement in Egypt. Egypt has recently received major military aid from the US. Egypt's concerns are its cautious approach, particularly with regard to Islamist movements, the spread of extremist ideologies and domestic political challenges.

On the other hand, Iraq wants to reduce Iran's pressure in its country by improving relations with the Syrian government. Syria's new government can help Iraq to deal with the Shia militia.

Türkiye and Qatar played an important role in the Syrian conflict

Both countries have supported the opposition during the Syrian conflict and are taking steps according to their own self-interest in shaping the future political system.

Turkey, in particular, has supported rebels in a bid to contain Kurdish forces. While Qatar is aligned with Turkey's policies, their shared aim is likely to be to promote a government sympathetic to their interests, as well as to counter Iranian and Russian influence.

What is the biggest concern in Syria's future

The biggest concern about Syria's future is the nature of the Syrian government. Factions with a history of extremism, as well as minority groups, may have to deal with a complex and uncertain political landscape. There is concern about how these groups will integrate into the new government and how they will balance their competing interests; this balance will shape Syria's future.

The challenges of forming a unified government have been further aggravated by the presence of foreign interventions in Syria, as all foreign powers, due to their different interests, want a greater share for their supported factions in the Syrian government and are using their influence to achieve this.