Assad Recycles Regime Faces: New Government Formation Carries No Hope

Assad Recycles Regime Faces: New Government Formation Carries No Hope
The new ministerial formation reflects the Assad regime's inability to present any real vision for reform or change, content with recycling the same faces in a desperate attempt to maintain its crumbl
September 24, 2024, 1:14 am

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In a move reflecting continued defiance of the international community and disregard for the Syrian people's suffering, Bashar al-Assad issued a decree forming a new government headed by Mohammed Ghazi Al-Jalali, who has been under European Union sanctions since 2014. This once again confirms the Syrian regime's indifference to the consequences of its decisions on the already deteriorating economic and diplomatic situation.

In a controversial development, Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad was removed from his position and appointed as Vice President, a move observers described as reflecting internal conflicts within the regime's corridors. Bassam Al-Sabbagh was appointed as his successor in the Foreign Ministry, raising questions about the future of Syrian diplomacy amid these sudden changes.

The new ministerial formation included 29 ministers, among them familiar faces such as Major General Mohammed Khaled Al-Rahmoun in the Interior Ministry, and General Ali Mahmoud Abbas in the Defense Ministry. Some ministers were kept in their positions, such as Mohammed Abdul Sattar Al-Sayyed in the Ministry of Endowments, confirming the approach of recycling the same faces without any real change.

It's worth noting that Faisal Mekdad, who was removed from the Foreign Ministry, has extensive diplomatic experience spanning decades. He held several positions at the United Nations and chaired Security Council sessions, and was Deputy Foreign Minister since 2006 before taking over the ministry at the end of 2020.

Amid the stifling economic crisis ravaging Syria, these ministerial changes seem to offer no hope for improving citizens' living conditions. Dr. Mohammed Samer Al-Khalil was appointed as Minister of Industry, and Dr. Firas Hassan Qaddour as Minister of Oil and Mineral Resources, without any indication of clear plans to address the worsening economic crises.

These developments raise serious questions about the Syrian regime's ability to deal with internal and external challenges. Appointing individuals subject to international sanctions to leadership positions further complicates relations with the international community and reduces chances of obtaining the economic support necessary for the country's reconstruction.

The Syrian regime continues its approach based on nepotism and personal loyalty, ignoring the urgent need for radical reforms and real change. These formal changes are not sufficient to save a regime staggering under the weight of successive crises, amounting to nothing more than rearranging chairs on a sinking ship.

Levant-Agencies

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