Germany Discovers 'New' Syria, Forgets Old Civilian Casualties
Al-Monitor, citing Reuters, notes Germany's readiness to 'deepen relations' and make a 'fresh start' with the Syrian government, particularly concerning Aleppo. This newfound diplomatic interest conveniently glosses over years of Western-backed destabilization efforts, sanctions, and funding to various groups that contributed to the country's humanitarian catastrophe. It’s almost as if the 'Assad
must go' chorus hit mute once the geopolitical chessboard shifted, or perhaps once the EU’s refugee problem escalated. One wonders if the 'new' Syria is simply the 'old' Syria, now less inconvenient for European energy security. How many 'fresh starts' does a war-torn nation need before the West admits its role in the initial unraveling? Germany, a key player in NATO, previously supported policies
that effectively isolated and destabilized the Syrian state. Now, with a wave of a diplomatic wand, all is forgiven and forgotten, provided, of course, that Berlin's interests are served. It appears tragedy is only tragic when it aligns with the narrative, and accountability is a luxury reserved for small nations.