{"id":2397,"date":"2024-12-09T20:26:29","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T20:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diplomatique.ma\/en\/?p=2397"},"modified":"2024-12-09T20:26:29","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T20:26:29","slug":"syrias-liberation-a-precise-surgical-operation-or-a-white-coup-examining-the-details-of-bashar-al-assads-downfall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diplomatique.ma\/en\/syrias-liberation-a-precise-surgical-operation-or-a-white-coup-examining-the-details-of-bashar-al-assads-downfall\/","title":{"rendered":"Syria\u2019s Liberation: A Precise Surgical Operation or a White Coup? Examining the Details of Bashar al-Assad\u2019s Downfall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In <em>Diplomacy Magazine<\/em>, we focus on analyzing and interpreting topics that resonate with both Moroccan and global audiences. We delve deep into each issue, showcasing the views of experts and specialists, and shedding light on statements from influential figures.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x6ikm8r x10wlt62\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpermalink.php%3Fstory_fbid%3Dpfbid02kCReStw1KKuvED4Cup1i54XoXbzzXUd6CcJJEGkiuaxMRfksh7TruUd9PmeXs6UGl%26id%3D61552632623871&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"266\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A prime example is Professor Idriss Kassouri\u2019s recent tweet, which tackled developments in Syria and the intricacies of the operation to liberate Damascus. This tweet highlights intricate events that require in-depth journalism to provide readers with a complete understanding of the situation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1. A Surgical Operation: Strategically Removing Bashar al-Assad<\/strong><br \/>\nKassouri describes what happened in Syria as an &#8220;exemplary surgical operation&#8221; aimed at dismantling Bashar al-Assad\u2019s dictatorial regime. This operation, meticulously planned across military, media, and legal fronts, was designed to avoid the mistakes of previous Arab revolutions. The term &#8220;white coup&#8221; reflects a strategy to enact change without chaos, in stark contrast to the turmoil in Libya, Tunisia, and Egypt in 2011.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, a pressing question arises: is this tactic truly the ideal approach for change in Syria, or does history teach us that such operations often yield unpredictable outcomes?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2. A Collective Strategy: Coordination Among Opposition and External Actors<\/strong><br \/>\nKassouri emphasizes the vital role of coordination among Syrian opposition factions and regional and international stakeholders. These factions united under the shared priority of ending Bashar al-Assad\u2019s rule, with the goal of establishing an inclusive new governance model in Syria.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yet, was this unity genuine? Did all opposition groups truly share the same vision for Syria\u2019s political future?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3. Gradual Military Progress: Strategic Deception and Neutralizing Repression<\/strong><br \/>\nKassouri highlights a unique military tactic where the Syrian army reportedly staged a gradual retreat, allowing opposition forces to occupy cities. This maneuver, described as \u201cstrategic deception,\u201d aimed to weaken the regime without significant confrontations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, was this retreat genuinely orchestrated, or is it an exaggerated interpretation of the military situation on the ground?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>4. Political Structuring: Maintaining Institutions or Dismantling the System?<\/strong><br \/>\nKassouri notes that Syria\u2019s interim government succeeded in preserving key state institutions, avoiding their complete collapse. This step ensured the continuity of essential services during the transition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But will this strategy suffice in rebuilding Syria in the long term? Will the post-Assad political project gain international acceptance?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>5. Syrian Lesson: The Fragility of Authoritarian Regimes<\/strong><br \/>\nKassouri concludes with a critical observation: authoritarian regimes collapse once they lose the support of major powers and their military allies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Can this lesson be generalized? Does Syria\u2019s case offer insights to prevent the resurgence of similar regimes in other nations?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Conclusion: Change in Syria \u2013 Reality or Illusion?<\/strong><br \/>\nBased on Kassouri\u2019s analysis, Syria\u2019s transformation was meticulously planned. But can it serve as a model elsewhere? The challenges ahead, both diplomatic and internal, will determine whether this change becomes a sustainable reality or remains an isolated case.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Diplomacy Magazine, we focus on analyzing and interpreting topics that resonate with both Moroccan and global audiences. 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