What if Assad Survives?
Robert Fisk, The Independent | February 2, 2012
Bashar al-Assad is hanging onto power in Syria despite a gradually developing civil war. ++ The current turmoil is the most precarious moment in Syria’s post-independence history. ++ No matter how much condemnation and bloodshed, the Assad regime is likely to continue fighting, even alone if need be. ++ While his time might be numbered and everyone outside of Syria apparently foresees his fall, Assad believes he will prevail. ++ If Assad survives, will the world be prepared for what type of Syria he rules?
