Judging Freedom AMB. Chas Freeman: US Funding Terrorists in Syria.
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Dec 10, 2024 
AMB. Chas Freeman, an experienced ambassador and expert in Middle Eastern affairs, delves into the complexities of U.S. funding in Syria, arguing it inadvertently supports terrorism. He critiques U.S. foreign policy, especially in light of the Assad regime's collapse and the shifting dynamics influenced by Russia. Freeman also discusses the geopolitical ramifications of Israeli operations in the region and the troubling implications for Palestinian statehood. Highlighting the need for diplomacy, he warns against escalating military strategies that could further destabilize global relations.
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Kremlin's Role in Assad's Downfall
- The Kremlin pressured Assad to reform his army and make peace with jihadi groups, but he refused.
- Assad's regime was ultimately overthrown, leading to a peaceful turnover of power.
Syria's New Interim Government
- Syria's interim government was appointed by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the movement that seized control.
- HTS, a terrorist group, claims to have reformed and promises tolerance towards other sects.
Collapse of Secular Governments
- A trend in the Arab and Islamic world is the collapse of secular governments and rise of intolerant Islamism.
- This includes Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and even Israel.