A past invitation to Syria for a St Patrick's Day event prompted reflection on the nature of the regime under Bashar al-Assad. The sender appeared linked to the regime. Concerns about potential violence in Syria's future were highlighted, suggesting that replacing a brutal dictator could lead to even worse outcomes, as evidenced by events in Libya and Iraq after the fall of their respective leaders.
The invitation to visit Syria for a St Patrick's Day event in Damascus felt strange, given the brutal regime of Bashar al-Assad governing at the time.
There was a concern expressed that if Assad was overthrown, Syria might descend into even greater violence, similar to the fates of Libya and Iraq.
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