Challenges to Bashar al-Assad's Rule: Factors Contributing to Instability in Syria During the Civil War

As of now, the prospects for a political resolution to the Syrian conflict remain bleak. Attempts at peace talks have often stalled, and the lack of a unified opposition has made it challenging to negotiate a settlement. The Assad regime, fortified by its allies, seems determined to maintain its grip on power, while many in the opposition remain unwilling to accept anything less than his removal.