Will Syria Boom or Bust? All Eyes on al-Jolani

The Syrian Government’s collapse is a geopolitical earthquake. Years of civil war, sanctions, and isolation have shattered the old regime, leaving a power vacuum—and one burning question:

What (and who) will rise from the ashes?

Syria’s new government is a wildcard.

Will it be inclusive and stable, or will it lean hard into sectarianism, risking further fragmentation?

A moderate coalition could unlock international investment, reviving the economy and easing Syria’s humanitarian nightmare. But if extremists take the reins, it’s a recipe for chaos—fueling tensions with Israel, empowering Iran, and sparking yet another U.S.-Russia proxy war.

Each outcome carries ripples for the region, from Lebanon’s fragile peace to Israel’s security concerns and Iran’s strategic positioning.

For investors, the type of government matters. Stability opens doors for reconstruction, agriculture, and infrastructure opportunities. Chaos slams them shut.

Syria’s collapse doesn’t just change Syria—it could shift the entire balance of the Middle East.

Abu Mohammed al-Jolani is the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) - the rebel group that toppled the regime. He has a past steeped in extreme Islamist views. But is that still his stance?