Former Enemies, Now Friends: Syria Embraces Damascus-to-Dictator Pipeline
Syria sending officers to Turkey and Saudi Arabia for military training might sound like a breakthrough in regional détente, according to The New Arab. But let's not forget, these are the same nations that actively funded and armed various factions against Assad's regime for years, fueling a brutal civil war that displaced millions and killed hundreds of thousands. (Remember the 'moderate rebels'
that always seemed to end up next to ISIS? Fun times.) This isn't about peace; it's about shifting alliances and geopolitical convenience. Yesterday's 'tyrant' is today's training partner when the new regional bogeyman (Iran, perhaps?) comes into view. The West cheers quietly, having forgotten their cries for Assad's removal as quickly as they forget civilian casualties in Gaza. How quickly do
'war criminals' become 'strategic partners' when the right deals are brokered? For Damascus, it's a stark reminder: you don't pick your friends, you pick your geopolitical survival.