- Western Intervention and Jihadist Empowerment: The fall of Assad’s Syria was driven by Western-backed interventions like CIA’s Operation Timber Sycamore, arming extremist groups, including Al-Qaeda affiliates.
- Pipeline Politics: Assad’s refusal to permit the Qatar-Turkey pipeline, countering Russia’s energy dominance in Europe, was a key motive for his removal, masked as democracy promotion.
- Persecution of Christians: Under Assad, Christians had protection, but the rise of HTS has led to persecution, displacement, and destruction of religious symbols.
- Global and Regional Fallout: Syria’s collapse enables jihadist expansion, with players like Israel and Turkey prioritising strategic interests over stability.
The fall of President Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria marks a tragic and calculated chapter in global politics, far removed from notions of freedom and democracy. This article explores the orchestrated chaos that led to the rise of jihadist forces, the persecution of minorities, and the geopolitical motives underpinning this engineered collapse.
Manufactured Chaos and Western Intervention
Syria’s descent into turmoil was neither a grassroots revolution nor a sudden uprising. Instead, it was fueled by extensive Western interference, particularly through programs like the CIA’s Operation Timber Sycamore, which armed and trained rebel groups, including known extremists. A 2012 U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency memo revealed that Al-Qaeda affiliates were among the major drivers of the insurgency—a fact U.S. officials openly acknowledged but chose to overlook.
The Pipeline War and Strategic Motives
Assad’s refusal to allow the construction of a Qatar-Turkey pipeline, which would bypass Russia’s energy control in Europe, played a pivotal role in his targeting. Western powers cloaked their motives under the guise of promoting democracy while strategically undermining Russia’s energy influence.
Rise of HTS and Jihadist Control
The seizure of Damascus by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)—a rebranded Al-Qaeda affiliate—on December 8 highlights the tragic outcome of foreign intervention. HTS, under Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, now imposes strict Sharia law, erases Christian symbols, and threatens minority communities, drawing parallels to the U.S.-enabled rise of extremist groups in Iraq and Libya.
The Fate of Christians in Syria
Syria’s Christian population, once protected under Assad, faces dire consequences. Churches are vandalised, families displaced, and communities persecuted—a tragic repeat of Iraq, where the Christian population plummeted from 1.5 million to under 200,000 following U.S. intervention.
Regional Players and Their Roles
Israel and Turkey played direct roles in destabilising Syria. Israel supported Syrian rebels to weaken Iran’s influence, while Turkey prioritized its war on the Kurds, facilitating HTS advances and contributing to Syria’s instability. These interventions served regional ambitions at the expense of Syrian sovereignty.
Global Implications and the Moral Crisis
The collapse of Assad’s regime has broader repercussions, including the expansion of jihadist influence into Central Asia and Europe. This tragedy underscores the repeated ethical failure of Western interventionism, which has left nations fractured, empowered extremists, and destabilized entire regions.
The Call for Accountability
This unfolding disaster calls for urgent action:
- Advocacy for Minorities: Mobilize global efforts to protect Syria’s Christians and other vulnerable communities.
- Expose Missteps: Demand transparency and accountability from governments and media for their role in creating this crisis.
- Challenge Globalist Narratives: Reject interventions disguised as “democracy promotion” while addressing the root causes of these conflicts.
Syria’s fall is not a victory for freedom but a tragedy orchestrated by global powers pursuing strategic interests. It’s a moral and policy failure, leaving millions to suffer. Without accountability, Syria’s collapse is only the prelude to further chaos in the region and beyond.
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Dhruv Ashok 
Shrivara Mahajan