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With multiple factions at play and varying external interests, the political landscape of Syria is far from settled. The possibility of a Sunni extremist government, if established without stabilizing measures, could spell disaster akin to other regions destabilized after outside interventions, such as in Libya. Historical parallels beg critical reflection on the consequences of regime change without a clear, sustainable replacement. The triumph celebrated by some carries the risk of igniting renewed conflict.