Bangladesh, Dec. 15 -- The fall of Bashar al-Assads brutal regime in Syria was initially met with celebration, marking the end of a 53-year chapter of oppression. However, as the dust settles, the rise of Abu Mohammed al-Golani and his Al Qaeda-linked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) forces signals the start of a new and deeply troubling era. Could Syria now face the unprecedented reality of becoming the worlds first Al Qaeda nation?

Syria now faces a new and alarming reality: the ascent of rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani, a prominent member of Al Qaeda. This shift risks plunging Syria from the frying pan into the fire, as it may become the worlds first Al Qaeda nation. Despite al-Golanis promises of forming an inclusive government that tr...