I have admired Dr. Assad for some time, but this interview counts as supreme commentary. This man is not a politician, this man is a statesman. And, upon being asked, he gives priceless advice to other statesmen about how to safeguard their nations.
The ultimate strength of the state comes from its people, he says. And it’s very clear he’s speaking from his core knowledge, from the truth of his situation. Only a state aligned with its people can fight against threats of chaos.
And when death, destruction and sadness strike, the statesman must turn this weight into a strength of purpose, to protect those who remain alive. When asked where his strength to persist comes from, I thought he would say God, but he said, from the people.
Syria’s strength, says Dr Assad, comes from its diversity. And the people have woken up to see clearly who they are and what is under attack and by whom. The West cannot be trusted, and this is now well known. And the people of Syria are winning the war through peace, and genuine love.
This 10-minute clip should enter the books of how to endure as a great nation. It’s on a par with the advice given by the ancient Taoists regarding statecraft. Half a dozen very evocative and intimately intelligent questions from the interviewer drew forth a whole world of answers from the President. What a great interview!
Many years ago, and having lived next door to Syria for a few years my impression of Syria was that of a harsh but stable country with a lot of history and culture -and a lot of military. Not a democracy in the true sense of the word (what country is anymore?), Alawites being a minority, while others were played against each other -but that is a topic too complex to cover.
It is safe to say that what they had was better than any of the alternatives back then and clearly now more so. A secular country and as long as you didn’t represent a political threat life was comparitively safe and secure.
I never trusted Syrians or those from other countries around there when it came to anything to do with money -but that was part of the culture and you just had to accept that. When it came to hospitality they all (most anyway) put the West to shame.
Bashar al-Assad was in post-grad training as a doctor -an opthalmologist. Being wrenched away from that when his brother died, I have to give him credit for being thust into harsh responsibility and not running but prevailing. The Hegemon and their ME vassal neighours may have made a grave mistake there and hastened their own demise.
The Hegemon won’t give up easily and perhaps can’t having burnt many bridges on the way -and countries that would not be brought to heel.
Assad interview: Please note that he mentions that his strength comes from the spiritual strength of the people–not just his people but the quality of his people.
I have admired Dr. Assad for some time, but this interview counts as supreme commentary. This man is not a politician, this man is a statesman. And, upon being asked, he gives priceless advice to other statesmen about how to safeguard their nations.
The ultimate strength of the state comes from its people, he says. And it’s very clear he’s speaking from his core knowledge, from the truth of his situation. Only a state aligned with its people can fight against threats of chaos.
And when death, destruction and sadness strike, the statesman must turn this weight into a strength of purpose, to protect those who remain alive. When asked where his strength to persist comes from, I thought he would say God, but he said, from the people.
Syria’s strength, says Dr Assad, comes from its diversity. And the people have woken up to see clearly who they are and what is under attack and by whom. The West cannot be trusted, and this is now well known. And the people of Syria are winning the war through peace, and genuine love.
This 10-minute clip should enter the books of how to endure as a great nation. It’s on a par with the advice given by the ancient Taoists regarding statecraft. Half a dozen very evocative and intimately intelligent questions from the interviewer drew forth a whole world of answers from the President. What a great interview!
Many years ago, and having lived next door to Syria for a few years my impression of Syria was that of a harsh but stable country with a lot of history and culture -and a lot of military. Not a democracy in the true sense of the word (what country is anymore?), Alawites being a minority, while others were played against each other -but that is a topic too complex to cover.
It is safe to say that what they had was better than any of the alternatives back then and clearly now more so. A secular country and as long as you didn’t represent a political threat life was comparitively safe and secure.
I never trusted Syrians or those from other countries around there when it came to anything to do with money -but that was part of the culture and you just had to accept that. When it came to hospitality they all (most anyway) put the West to shame.
Bashar al-Assad was in post-grad training as a doctor -an opthalmologist. Being wrenched away from that when his brother died, I have to give him credit for being thust into harsh responsibility and not running but prevailing. The Hegemon and their ME vassal neighours may have made a grave mistake there and hastened their own demise.
The Hegemon won’t give up easily and perhaps can’t having burnt many bridges on the way -and countries that would not be brought to heel.
Assad interview: Please note that he mentions that his strength comes from the spiritual strength of the people–not just his people but the quality of his people.