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What\u2019s Happening in Syria Today: A Personal View Through Rational Eyes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What\u2019s happening in Syria\u2014I realize\u2014is extremely dangerous. But allow me to share my perspective, one that may stir controversy, as it did more than a decade ago.<\/p>\n

Why am I writing about Syria today?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I decided to write this piece to offer an idea of what\u2019s happening in Syria and, at the same time, to clarify my stance on the issue\u2014why I have been, and still am, in favor of Assad\u2019s fall, regardless of the method, means, or consequences. Because no matter who comes after Assad, I\u2019m convinced they will be less dangerous than Assad remaining in power.<\/p>\n

This is not something I\u2019m saying today for the first time\u2014I said it over ten years ago, at the beginning of the Syrian revolution. Back then, I was insulted; some even cut ties with me completely and labeled me a hidden Islamist rather than an atheist\u2014even though I had clearly stated I was against Islamists, regardless of their guise, even those who claim modernity or humanity. In fact, I reject Islamic thought at its root\u2014and religious thought in general.<\/p>\n

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Politics is not emotion: A long-term perspective<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In politics and decision-making, positions should not be based on love or hate. Political stances are not driven by emotion. Secondly, a politician does not only look at the present, but at the future as well. Politics is about long-term vision and calculated assessments. One misstep can lead to catastrophe.<\/p>\n

At that time, I was on Paltalk and I said, openly and clearly, that the first and foremost priority should be to overthrow Assad as quickly as possible. That the Islamists\u2014whoever they may be (I won\u2019t mention names to avoid censorship)\u2014are less dangerous and easier to topple later than keeping Assad in power.<\/p>\n

I said this before Iraq fell, during its fall, and afterward. I even wrote an article in 2005 in which I stated:<\/p>\n

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“It would have been better for President George W. Bush, instead of invading Iraq, to impose a siege on the Assad regime in Syria and work toward dismantling the Alawite state. That would have been far more beneficial than toppling Iraq, which only opened the door for Iran\u2019s expansionist project and enabled it to reach the Mediterranean directly, posing a serious threat to the entire Middle East.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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America’s mistakes in Iraq and Syria<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s true that Saddam Hussein<\/a> invaded Kuwait, but had Iran been left to move freely through Iraq, its threat would\u2019ve spread to the entire region. Regardless of Saddam\u2019s actions, he was a formidable barrier\u2014a major obstacle in the face of the Iranian threat, which doesn\u2019t just endanger the Middle East, but represents a global menace.<\/p>\n

Therefore, curbing Iran\u2019s power in Syria should have been a top priority to counter this worrying expansion. As for the cooperation between Shiite forces in Iraq and the U.S. against the Sunnis\u2014this is a dangerous development that only deepens the complexity of the regional landscape.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s happening in Iraq truly frightens me. That\u2019s why I raise this warning to every free mind: look at what America and its allies are doing now, and what they\u2019re planning for the future of humanity.<\/p>\n

If the world remained silent while the U.S. fueled the rise of al-Qaeda in the past, I now raise my voice loudly, warning against what America is doing\u2014out of its ignorance of Islam and the Islamic world.<\/p>\n

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The Bush Administration: The dumbest government in history<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I\u2019ve never seen a government more foolish than that of George W. Bush. He was gravely mistaken if he thought he could gain the trust of the Shiites\u2014even those within the Iraqi government. He forgot one very important fact: Shiites are a thousand times more cunning than they appear, far more organized than Sunnis, and they know exactly how to operate in the shadows without drawing attention.<\/p>\n

They have long experience in secrecy and clandestine movements\u2014history testifies to this. That\u2019s why I advise everyone to keep their eyes wide open and never stop exposing American schemes, because they pose a real danger to our region and to the world.<\/p>\n

Perfect. Here\u2019s Part 2<\/strong> of the English translation of your article:<\/p>\n

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History Repeats Itself: The Use of Local Forces in Syria<\/h3>\n

What\u2019s happening in Syria today is nothing new\u2014it\u2019s an extension of previous political and military patterns we\u2019ve seen throughout history.
Take the war in Afghanistan against the Soviet Union, for example. During that conflict, we witnessed the rise of groups like the Taliban and al-Qaeda, which were exploited within geopolitical contexts that served the interests of major powers.<\/p>\n

The same can be said of the two World Wars: both saw local forces, including Sunni factions, recruited to serve the agendas of global actors.
And in the 18th century, religious movements in the Arabian Peninsula\u2014like Wahhabism\u2014were supported to weaken the Ottoman Empire.<\/p>\n

Did you know that ever since the fall of the Abbasid Caliphate, Sunni powers have played a major role in regional and international conflicts?
Sometimes aligned with the Ottoman state, which used them to expand its influence in Europe, and other times as pawns in greater geopolitical struggles.<\/p>\n

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Sunni Forces: A Tool in the Hands of Global Powers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In modern times, Sunni-affiliated groups have been used in regional conflicts spanning:<\/p>\n