The meeting was attended by foreign and defense ministers, chiefs of staff, and intelligence directors from Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Turkey, and Jordan, and ultimately, the officials of these countries agreed to increase their cooperation to counter Daesh. However, a closer examination reveals that the meeting was more of a tool for justifying foreign interventions and legitimizing certain regional actors, rather than contributing to resolving the Syrian crisis.
Overlooking internal Syrian crisis
While the Jordan meeting emphasized the need to support the reconstruction of Syria and the return of refugees, it made no mention of the bloody conflicts within the country. Currently, Syria is witnessing ethnic cleansing and demographic engineering in some areas, resulting in widespread killings and forced displacement of populations. In western Syria, terrorist groups backed by foreign powers and government forces are engaged in a war that has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries, as well as the destruction of residential areas. This trend suggests that Damascus and its supporters, along with some armed groups, are pursuing plans to alter the demographic composition of the region. The ignoring of these issues in the Jordan meeting raises questions about the true credibility of its objectives.
Role of crisis-provoking actors in the meeting
One of the main challenges of this meeting was the presence of countries that have themselves played a significant role in destabilizing Syria. Turkey, one of the attendees, has pursued policies over the years that have contributed to the escalation of the crisis in Syria, including supporting armed groups. The presence of such countries at the Jordan meeting, without offering any practical solutions to rectify their past negative role, suggests that the meeting is unlikely to contribute to resolving the crisis and has instead become a tool for justifying their previous policies.
Reframing threats and whitewashing certain terrorist groups
One of the key outcomes of the meeting was the emphasis on combating ISIS. While ISIS remains a threat to regional security, the focus on this group while ignoring the actions of other terrorist groups such as Tahrir al-Sham and forces affiliated with Jolani amounts to a redefinition of threats that benefits certain regional actors. Tahrir al-Sham, led by Jolani, has a history of ties to al-Qaeda and is currently involved in widespread atrocities in Syria. By failing to mention these groups, the meeting has effectively legitimized them. Creating Opportunities for Western and Zionist Intervention.
One of the most dangerous consequences of the Jordan meeting is the creation of an opportunity for increased Western and Zionist intervention in the Syrian crisis. While Islamic and Arab countries have remained silent in the face of developments in Syria, actors such as the Zionist regime are attempting to position themselves as supporters of various groups in Syria. Recent statements by Zionist officials about supporting the Druze in Syria are part of this strategy. This approach creates an environment for increased Zionist influence in Syrian developments, which could ultimately provide a pretext for their direct intervention in the country.
Overlooking root of crisis and lack of practical solutions
Ultimately, the Jordan meeting not only failed to take action against the US and Zionist regime's occupation of Syria, but also indirectly contributed to the perpetuation of their policies. One cannot speak of Syrian security while remaining silent about Zionist aggressions, US occupation, and Turkey's policies in the country.
In a situation where the Zionist regime is expanding its influence in Syria and fueling ethnic conflicts, the failure to take a clear stance against it suggests that the meeting has become a tool for covering up the weaknesses of some countries' policies, rather than a genuine effort to address regional security. The meeting's inability to acknowledge the root causes of the crisis and its failure to provide practical solutions have rendered it ineffective.
The Jordan meeting, ostensibly held to discuss developments in Syria and efforts to rebuild the country, has in practice ignored the realities of the internal Syrian crisis, legitimized certain interventionist actors, shifted threat priorities, and remained silent in the face of the Zionist regime's and America's destructive roles. This has turned the meeting into an unproductive gathering. Without acknowledging the realities of the crisis, putting an end to internal atrocities, confronting occupation, and creating a comprehensive solution for Syria, no regional meeting can contribute to resolving the country's crisis.
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