In the aftermath of the collapse of former president Bashar Al-Assad’s rule, both Qatar and Turkey have emerged as pivotal actors in shaping Syria’s transitional period. This is greatly due to their longstanding support for the Syrian opposition whereas many other players either backed Assad, gradually withdrew support for opposition forces, or normalized ties with Damascus. With the toppling of the Ba’ath Party regime, Ankara and Doha are poised to leverage their deep connections in Syrian society and the emerging political landscape as Syria navigates its...