#SYRIA — vlgr

Viral ‘Syria Wants Them Back’ Narrative Complicated By Syria Clarifying It Mostly Meant Money First

German and Austrian social media users briefly celebrated the viral claim that Syria urgently wants its refugees back from Europe. Then Syria clarified that “back” mostly means “voluntarily, after reconstruction, and preferably with European money first.”

EU | Strategic Compassion for Theocracies Declared New Cornerstone of Western Realism

Observers in the geopolitical commentary sphere reported a remarkable intellectual breakthrough this week: the discovery that peace in the Middle East can be achieved most effectively by extending limitless patience toward regimes that openly promise the destruction of the countries seeking peace.

GERMANY | Syrians posting selfies at the Brandenburg Gate: Thanks for the exit tax!

Ahmed from Damascus: "Best tax ever! Finally the state is only taxing those who profited for years – and not us who just arrived. Respect, Germany!"