The fall of Bashar Assad's regime in Syria has led to speculation about the impact on the wider Middle East. While Israel and Turkey benefit from Assad's fall, it remains unclear if either will dominate the region. The Middle East has historically been difficult to dominate due to its natural multipolarity. Iran has been the most prominent regional power, but its influence beyond certain states has been limited. Israel has the capacity to play a more prominent role but has focused on national security. Turkey has also been more activist in recent years but could potentially do more. However, neither Israel nor Turkey are expected to dominate the region, as the Middle East remains multipolar with other powerful states pursuing their own agendas.