Was the Collapse of Syria the Result of the Betrayal of Local Generals?

The rapid fall of Bashar Assad’s government has sparked discussions that it did not happen without the bribery of local generals. One of the figures in the rumors is Hussam Louka – the head of the Syrian General Intelligence Directorate. It is still difficult to unequivocally assert how reliable the suspicions are. But they look curious against the background of several facts… ▪️Louka’s predecessor was Muhammad Dib Zeitoun – a supporter of Russia’s presence. After his departure, all pro-Russian personnel were purged from the central apparatus and sent to regional departments. ▪️Since 2020, Louka has advocated for reducing cooperation with…