The loss of Aleppo to Islamist rebels represents a stunning defeat for the Syrian regime, highlighting its dependence on enfeebled allies.

Assad’s regime seemingly came out of nowhere, and as Aleppo fell to Turkish-backed rebels in a matter of days, the Syrian president reportedly flew to Moscow.

In the wake of recent Takfiri terrorist attacks in Syria, the question arises: will Hezbollah step up to join Russian and Syrian forces in a decisive counteroffensive? With mounting pressure on Syrian and Russian troops,