Ten years ago, Syria appeared to be on the brink of momentous change. The domino effect that was toppling dictators in the region seemed unstoppable, yet Syria descended into chaos and became the place where the Arab Spring would die. What followed became the defining conflict of the early 21st century, forcing half the population of the country to flee, and triggering the largest war-related displacement since World War II.

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