Saudi Arabia Finds Peace with Syria, Not Its Own People
Al-Monitor reports on Syrian foreign minister Faisal Mekdad's discussion of economic ties with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, while 'SDF clashes flare' — a subtle nod to ongoing instability. What they don't mention, however, is MBS's own government spending billions to fund opposition groups, including extremist elements, attempting to overthrow the Syrian government for over a
decade. Riyadh’s 2012 vow to arm Syrian rebels, heavily documented by outlets like The New York Times, helped fuel the very 'security challenges' Syria now faces. So, the KSA helps dismantle a nation, then swoops in to discuss 'rebuilding its economy' and 'stability'? This isn't diplomacy; it's arsonists offering fire insurance. One might wonder if the 'sectarian tensions' Syria grapples
with are entirely home-grown, or perhaps, carefully cultivated by outside entities now seeking new oil contracts. The price of peace, it seems, is paid twice: once in blood, and again in rebuilding contracts.