A maybe bit dour and cynical comment on the regime change in Syria. One that I sincerely hope coming events will put to bed, as if any people deserve some peace it’s the people of Syria! That said, I do remember some years ago when a popular movement, in the same area, sent another hated despot packing! Here I’m referring to Iran, when they toppled the Shah, only to see replaced, with something much worse! It’s the inclusion of HTS (Tahrir al-Sham) an Islamic Jihadist group; on the terrorist list in may nations, that is at the head of the uprising, that’s worrying. But then again with the many differing groups involved in the takeover, maybe that might be inconsequential.
The Law of Unforeseen Consequence “The actions of people, and especially of governments, always have effects that are unanticipated or "unintended."
This Law does seem to be especially applicable when it comes to Russia’s attempts to stick their noses into Islamic countries. In 1980 they attempted to meddle with the affairs of Afghanistan, and they departed; flags flying, but with their tails between their legs. Yet this led to the Taliban coming into prominence. Definitely not a good thing! Their latest endeavor in Syria has also come up short. Again they are sent packing, and they have lost their major bastion in the Med. A good thing! But unfortunately this means that the men and equipment they are withdrawing from Syria, can now be deployed in Ukraine! Again not a good thing
