The fall of the Assad regime in Syria raises concerns about the future of the country and the potential for Islamist movements to take hold. The Syrian people have experienced decades of oppression and domination under the rule of the Ba'ath regime and the Assads. While it is a historic moment for them to finally experience freedom, there are legitimate fears of Syria becoming a hub for jihadists. The Islamist approach in Syria is a cause for concern, with fighters declaring their intention to enter holy sites through combat and Islamist leaders prioritizing the supremacy of their ideology over the nation. The composition of the Syrian government, dominated by the Islamic current, raises concerns about the exclusion of other religious and ethnic groups. The visit of Turkey's intelligence chief to Damascus raises questions about the influence of Turkey and the potential for a Neo-Ottomanism in Syria. Field executions and media duplicity further illustrate the complex and murky state of affairs in the country.