In-depth: The decision by Syria's new de facto leader to grant high-ranking military titles to HTS commanders, including foreign fighters, has raised concerns.
My interpretation was that some military careerists who joined the opposition but didn’t really lift a finger to fight Assad are disappointed they’re not being promoted to positions they think they’re entitled to over civilians and soldiers who actually fought against Assad for a decade or more.
This seems like high-level whining; the current administration has been so pragmatic about so many things (heck, the whole conquest was an exercise of the power of compromise) that they will likely find employment, at least mid-term.
My interpretation was that some military careerists who joined the opposition but didn’t really lift a finger to fight Assad are disappointed they’re not being promoted to positions they think they’re entitled to over civilians and soldiers who actually fought against Assad for a decade or more.
This seems like high-level whining; the current administration has been so pragmatic about so many things (heck, the whole conquest was an exercise of the power of compromise) that they will likely find employment, at least mid-term.