The Renewed Struggle for Syria – Russia, Iran, and Israel The end of the civil war in Syria and Bashar al-Asad’s victory in his battle fields do not yet assure peace and quiet for the Syrian state. Paradoxically, the approaching end of the Syrian civil war, lead to the renewal of the struggle over control of the state. First, the competition between Russia and Iran over Syria. In addition, the struggle for Northern Syria between the Syrian regime and its allies, Russia and Iran, and between the Turks and the Kurds. Lastly, the perilous tension between Iran and Israel, rooted in Israel’s determination to prevent Iran from obtaining a firm hold in Syria. In any case, in the foreseeable future, and despite the Syrian regime’s military victory on the battlefield, Syria will continue to a source of instability that might spread outside its territory. It will also continue to be a punching bag for its neighbors and for various regional and international players in their struggle with each other for influence and hegemony over Syria.