Thread by @SashRu88

1/ If this connection turns out to be true, it would not only be a serious embarrassment for @ecfr, but also an example of how quickly the approach of offering a multi-faceted perspective on EU sanctions policy against #Syria can turn out to be a PR operation for the Assad regime

https://twitter.com/NoorNahas1/status/1174738938516385792

2/ Under the pretext of "realism", Nour Samaha sold her policy proposals as humanitarian pragmatism towards ordinary Syrians suffering from the sanctions as well as a longterm approach to contain the domestic pressure of some EU countries by refugees. politico.eu/article/europe…

3/ Aside from the fact that a definitive proof of the connection between Rosen & Samaha may still be required, it should not be forgotten that the author has been given the opportunity twice to have her ideas published by ECFR

ecfr.eu/article/commen…

ecfr.eu/publications/s…

4/ With a little research effort, it was possible to identify numerous factual errors and abridged views in both pieces:

https://twitter.com/SashRu88/status/1095451558744072192?s=20

5/ In the last publication the content was partly identical with the narrative of Russia Today, which can simply be classified as pure propaganda for Assads persistence:

https://twitter.com/SashRu88/status/1129308363697860608?s=20

6/ Even though the ECFR certainly did not intend this incident to happen and it would be insane to accuse this think tank of deliberateness, the question arises what efforts the responsible editor has made to counter Nour's enthusiasm.

7/ With regard to the complex intertwining of Samer Foz's business empire & his capacities to circumvent international sanctions, this is a reminder that we always should be aware that the regime's tongues can even gain a foothold in reputable publications

https://twitter.com/BenteScheller/status/1174786906422464520?s=20

8/ The intention to provide a multifaceted perspective to a re-establishment of diplomatic relations with the Assad regime may seem meaningful for some individuals with regard to a supposed scientific neutrality.

9/ In connection with the serious shortcomings in terms of content and with the background of a possible dubious connection of the author to a regime-close journalist, it leads exactly to the opposite of neutrality.

10/ It serves as a seemingly scientifically validated literature for a cosmos of individuals, who are without doubt part of an international network commissioned to whitewash the image of war criminals.

https://twitter.com/SashRu88/status/1142699518837895169?s=20