Editors’ Picks: What the fall of Aleppo means for Russia

Plus: The threat to Syria's leader. DECEMBER 2, 2024  |  [VIEW IN BROWSER](  |  [SUBSCRIBE](     [Sponsored by Hamilton Lugar School]( [An anti-government fighter tears down a portrait of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Aleppo on Nov. 30.]( An anti-government fighter tears down a portrait of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Aleppo on Nov. 30. Mohammed al-Rifai/AFP via Getty Images [1]( [What the Fall of Aleppo Means for Russia]( [A lightning advance by rebels will force Moscow to recalibrate its Syria strategy.]( [By Hamidreza Azizi, Nicole Grajewski](   [2]( [The Fall of Aleppo Poses a Significant Threat to Syria’s Leader]( [Allies Iran and Russia are busy with their own wars, leaving Assad vulnerable.]( [By Stefanie Glinski](   [3]( [Georgia’s Maidan Moment]( [U.S. and European leaders must do more, and fast, to support the president and people.]( [By Ia Meurmishvili](   No ads. No paywall. No limitations. [Final days to save 50% on FP Insider status](.   [4]( [What Hunter's Pardon Says About Biden and Trump]( [Using a historically controversial power, the U.S. president is sending a message to the nation.]( [By Julian E. Zelizer](   [5]( [On Climate, Paying Now Is Cheaper than Paying Later]( [COP29’s new goal poses a challenge to wealthy countries and international financial institutions.]( [By Tim Hirschel-Burns]( Sponsored [Fusing International Policy with Language and Area Studies]( The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University offers a unique combination of international affairs, area studies, and world languages. We offer 80+ languages and regional expertise from 20+ area studies centers, including 10 nationally recognized U.S. D.O.E. Title VI centers. [Explore programs and apply](.   [Save 50%]( [Our sale got even better for Cyber Monday! for a limited time, save $100 $124.25 on Insider, our top tier of access. Unlock access to exclusive bonus content, a direct line to FP editors, and more.]( [SUBSCRIBE NOW](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( You’re receiving this email at {EMAIL} because you signed up for FP's Editors' Picks newsletter. [MANAGE YOUR EMAIL PREFERENCES]( | [VIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE]( Interested in partnering with FP on events, podcasts, or research? [Explore FP Solutions](. [Foreign Policy]( is a division of Graham Holdings Company. All contents © 2024 Graham Digital Holding Company LLC. All rights reserved. Foreign Policy, 655 15th St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20005.