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Discussing the shifting dynamics in Syria, former British ambassador Nicholas Hopton underscored the harsh realities of the Assad dictatorship, likening its operations to a mafia. He emphasized that although Assad's regime brought a semblance of stability through control, the toll on the Syrian people was catastrophic. The current landscape is fluid, with implications for neighboring countries like Israel and the influence of foreign powers such as Iran and Russia still potent.