Syria’s New Leader Declares Himself President, Abolishes Assad’s Constitution
Syria’s de facto leader declaring himself president and abolishing the constitution isn’t entirely surprising, given the country’s history and current circumstances. The existing constitution, crafted under Assad’s decades-long dictatorship, is fundamentally incompatible with a genuine transition to a more representative government. Rewriting the foundational legal document is a necessary, if not entirely unexpected, step in the process of rebuilding the nation.
This action shouldn’t be interpreted as inherently positive or negative in isolation. The focus should instead be on the long-term implications and the steps taken to create a new constitution and ultimately, a more functional political system. Judging this leader’s actions based on this single event, just weeks after taking power, is premature.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood