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Demoralised and abandoned by allies: why Assad's army failed to fight in Syria

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Khalidi, Ahmed Rasheed and Timour Azhari DAMASCUS/AMMAN/BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Twenty-three-year-old Syrian military conscript Farhan al-Khouli was badly paid and demoralized. His army outpost in scrubland near the rebel-held city of Idlib should have had nine soldiers but it just had three,

The article discusses the reasons behind the failure of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's army to effectively combat opposition forces during the Syrian Civil War. It highlights several key factors: the initial underestimation of the opposition's strength and determination, leading to a lack of strategic planning; widespread defections from the Syrian military, which not only weakened the army but also bolstered opposition ranks; the demoralization of troops due to poor leadership, lack of resources, and the brutal tactics used against civilians which alienated potential supporters. Additionally, the article points out the impact of international isolation and sanctions which limited Assad's ability to resupply his forces, and the reluctance of allies like Russia and Iran to fully commit due to the complexity of the conflict. The combination of these elements resulted in a military that was unable to maintain cohesion or morale, ultimately contributing to the prolonged and devastating conflict in Syria.

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