and ideological one-upmanship

Finally, the fact remains that much of the positive euphoria around al-Sharaa is yet to be contextualised. There remain more points of infraction than celebration. For regional states, it is a battle for influence and ideological one-upmanship. For Europe, it is about mitigating and managing any potential influx of refugees as the continent continues to reel from the political fallout, such as the rise of the far-right, as a consequence of previous such mass movements beginning in 2013. The US intends to continue its counter-terror operations against Daesh, aiding Israeli interests, and maintaining a level of power projection across the region. Meanwhile, Russia, Iran, and China will intend to renew and reaffirm their influence in the coming future, as a part of big-power contests where the Middle East is one of the three critical theatres, joining Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific. สล็อต