Towards A Jasmine Revolution in Syria
(The paper was also presented during an opposition conference that was held in Washington, D.C. in late January, 2006)
The preceding four decades of the history of our country have been marked by tyrannical rule, unbridled corruption and gross mismanagement on part of the ruling military junta and their civilian lackeys. The last five years in particular have witnessed much political and economic adventurism by our current rulers, the so-called New Guard, with their policies leading to a further narrowing down of the power base of the regime. Indeed, it has become obvious now that the decision-making process was, in effect, reduced to a small and corrupt clique centered on the President and his immediate family members and friends. Continue reading “Managing Transition: Few Guidelines For A Velvet Revolution In Syria”