UN Report Warns of Islamic State and Al‑Qaeda Exploiting Post‑Assad Power Vacuum
A new U.N. Security Council analytical report finds that both Islamic State and al‑Qaeda affiliates are capitalizing on the political and security vacuum in post‑Assad Syria to grow their operations.

The report cites challenges including the integration of armed factions into state structures and the presence of thousands of foreign fighters within Syrian territory.

Analysts warn that unless governance gaps are addressed, extremist groups could further destabilize the fragile transitional landscape.