Syria’s Hijacked Struggle
As Syria’s civil war has progressed, the West’s views on arming the opposition have become increasingly confused, and defining the conflict according to the proverbial “good versus evil” dichotomy has become increasingly difficult. Syria needs a new narrative – one that is not shaped exclusively by Western-backed Islamist groups.
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LONDON – As Syria’s civil war has progressed, the West’s views on arming the opposition have become increasingly confused, which reflects the growing muddle on the ground. While President Bashar al-Assad’s regime remains vicious and tyrannical, and some of its opponents’ motives remain altruistic, the conflict can no longer be defined simply as one of good versus evil.