Syrian Transitional Period Marked by Aspirations for a Caliphate and Ideological Divisions

Following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's government in Syria, what has drawn the attention of researchers and raised concerns among various parties is the transitional period and the political and ideological complexities within the country. Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), in an attempt to transform its image from a Salafi-jihadi group to a political actor, seeks to achieve full control over the territories under its dominance and eliminate its rivals. These developments signal increasing instability, exacerbated by the overt and covert inclinations of HTS leaders toward establishing a caliphate.