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Significance
A significant share of the appointees are not members of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the salafist-jihadist originating group led by Sharaa; several are foreign militants. The appointments are not an indication of Sharaa's propensity to share power; rather, they reflect a determination to avoid the excessive concentration of power among HTS lieutenants.
Impacts
The United States and European countries will lift sanctions gradually, and much will remain conditional on inclusive governance.
The Gulf states will consider stepping in to provide immediate budgetary support, possibly linked to public-sector salaries and basic goods.
Syrians abroad will be cautious in resettling back to the country.
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