The current situation in Syria, characterized as the most significant humanitarian catastrophe since World War II, continues to evoke shock and dismay due to its severity. As the world acknowledges that these people are not taking advantage but are really struggling for survival, prepared to sacrifice everything to seek settlement in Europe. Since the Arab Spring in 2011, the Assad administration has had challenges in maintaining control due to the emergence of opposition organizations like the Free Syrian Army and ISIS. An estimated 11 million Syrian citizens have been displaced, which is half of the country’s population, with over 50% of them being children. With nearly 220,000 fatalities and increasing, along with inadequate healthcare treatment, basic sanitation, and shelter, and the constant possibility of being a victim of violence, life may seem quite grim for those who decide to stay. The management of the large number of refugees is producing friction and conflict within the European political scene. The question arises as to who is exacerbating the situation and enabling this crisis to persist. Is Assad a tyrant or just Western propaganda? Is Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s claim that the West is using misinformation to vilify him and create a favorable environment for their own agenda valid? He claims that he could have quickly defeated the terrorists at the beginning if foreign intervention, like support from western allies and Saudi Arabia, hadn’t allowed the terrorists to strengthen their position by providing them with a constant supply of military personnel, equipment, training, and funds. One of the most severe allegations against Assad is the deployment of barrel bombs, which are metal barrels filled with oil, explosives, and shrapnel that are released from airplanes. These are purportedly designed to intentionally attack civilians and have allegedly caused more casualties than ISIS and Al Qaeda combined. Assad has dismissed the idea of intentionally harming his own people in interviews, referring to barrel bombs as ‘cooking pots’. He argues that it would be illogical since his soldiers are Syrian, and if they knew their own families and friends were being killed on his orders, it would undermine the morale and commitment of his army. Assad asserts his willingness to engage in dialogue with anybody who really aims to eliminate terrorism. The speaker argues that the terrorists’ worldview precludes dialogue and is ineffective since their only objective is to create an Islamic state. They do this by deliberately causing citizens to feel desperate and dependent on any kind of support, even their own. a strategic political maneuver Russia, backers of the Assad government, want to enhance their influence in Eurasia. Western nations are attempting to limit their aspirations, since Syria has a crucial strategic position where this power struggle will unfold. Describing Bashar al-Assad as blameless may be excessive, but the accusations of deploying chemical weapons against Syrians are unfounded. How can we determine the veracity of this claim without it being potentially a fiction concocted by western authorities, similar to the false narrative about weapons of mass destruction that was shown to be a deception for the Iraq war in 2003? Assad might be the target of a planned overthrow, with indications that this scheme has been in the works since 2006, orchestrated by groups aiming to oust him and replace him with a Western-backed leader. We should maintain skepticism and an open mind rather than blindly following others, since no one will directly inform us of the truth. It is better to avoid being misled by the crowd and perhaps encountering deceitful information. Christopher resides in the United Kingdom and is the creator and leader of Critical Eye, a website focused on discussing social concerns, global politics, and several other subjects. scrutinizing current problems Email: cevans@criteye.com
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