For decades, Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad built his power on a relentless narrative of survival, depicting himself as the only shield against annihilation for the Alawites.
Supporting Assad was framed not as loyalty but as a choice between existence and extinction, a narrative that maintained Alawite support despite the regime's brutalities.
The future of Syria depends on rejecting collective punishment for ordinary Alawites while ensuring their safety, amidst the recognition of their complicity in the regime's crimes.
Opposing Assad was not merely political but seen as a near-religious betrayal among Alawites, creating a deeply entrenched fear of standing against the regime.
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