The preparation for the post-Assad era in Syria has two possibilities left.

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The opposition in Syria has achieved significant results in the operation it launched against the Bashar al-Assad regime. Armed opposition groups continue their advance, having captured many critical cities, especially Aleppo.

"HOPELESSNESS MORE THAN EVER"

While the effects of the Aleppo operation continue, opposition sources reported that high-ranking commanders, civilian bureaucrats, and politicians from the Assad regime's region have contacted them, indicating that significant breakaways will occur in the near future. A regime member from Syria stated, "The core of the Baath party has left Damascus. They have lost hope in the regime's future. All options are being discussed. However, hopelessness is greater than ever."

"NOTHING WILL BE THE SAME AGAIN"

According to a report in Türkiye Gazetesi, Syrian researcher Bekir Atacan stated, "The recapture of Aleppo by the opposition has profoundly affected Syria, and even the entire Middle Eastern equation. Nothing will be the same again, and the fall of Bashar al-Assad and the Baath regime is inevitable. At this point, Turkey should focus on developing political alternatives rather than military developments on the ground, creating alternative governance structures that will encompass all of Syria."

"THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF SACRIFICING ASSAD"

A member of the Syrian People's Assembly, who spoke on the condition of anonymity for security reasons, stated, "In reality, Aleppo was a province of much greater strategic importance and economic potential than Damascus. Currently, Assad and the Baath regime are cornered in Damascus. They are now looking for ways to escape this defeat. Aleppo has truly created a domino effect. The dimensions of the collapse are very deep. The army, politics, and bureaucracy are boiling. Possibilities such as sacrificing Assad and establishing a temporary government are also being considered. Additionally, there are discussions on changing the single-leader structure in the federal formula and establishing a more democratic government by abandoning central governance. The fact that Turkey has not engaged in discussions over the past two years is also a source of regret. There is also a debate on who could convince Ankara to negotiate. However, the hopes of those in power and the main actors of the regime are very weak. Disintegration continues. We used all our strength but could not take Idlib. Aleppo is now a dream. If Hama falls as well, Assad cannot remain in this position for even an hour. If he chooses to resist further, there will be bloodshed among themselves, and the change will be very bloody. The Baath was a bridge, and that bridge has almost collapsed now," he said.

"TURKEY'S ROLE IS CRUCIAL"

Syrian expert Bekir Atacan stated, "The complete dominance of the opposition over Aleppo was the beginning of the end for Assad. The fall of the Baath and Assad cannot be stopped. Currently, the connection between Damascus and the eastern axis, including Hasakah, Raqqa, Manbij, and Deir ez-Zor, has largely been severed. The connection between Homs and Hama has become difficult. Only Tartus and Latakia remain in their hands. All the actors, including Israel, the USA, the PKK, the Gulf states, and others, are certainly aware of this change. They are making plans accordingly. Moves will come based on the status quo formed by these centers. At this point, Turkey's role is crucial. Everything has changed from top to bottom on the ground. Ankara must take political initiative; it should establish a government structure that includes Druze, Ismaili, Kurdish, Turkmen, Nusayri, Armenian, Arab, and even other minorities. The moment Assad falls, this government must gain political representation that encompasses all of Syria without leaving any room for hesitation in the international arena and without creating a governance crisis. It must be inclusive of all of Syria. The fall of Damascus, which is experiencing a serious division including the army and politics, should not become an opportunity for different actors, including the PKK and Israel, with their own calculations. Otherwise, the country will tragically divide. Turkey's role will be decisive against threats such as Israel's dirty ideals and the PKK terror corridor. Otherwise, Iran is calculating to become the decisive power again. They have started transporting terrorists from Iraq for Hama. Russia and many other centers are also trying to mobilize. Ankara has no luxury of being late," he expressed.