The year 2017 witnessed significant events related to the Syrian conflict, particularly around areas where the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies were actively combating various rebel and terrorist factions. Military operations aimed to regain control of territory held by ISIS and other opposition groups were a primary focus.
Recapturing territory from ISIS offered strategic advantages, curtailing the group’s influence and diminishing its resources. These military actions also had substantial humanitarian consequences, necessitating the displacement of civilian populations and creating urgent needs for humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts. The geopolitical landscape was also affected, as different international actors pursued their objectives in the region, sometimes leading to complex alliances and rivalries.
