I think they are Syrian soldiers. LOL
Major world power , permanent seat at UNSC they are very much relevant and will remain relevant for the next 2-3 decades at least.
The point is the opposition the "seekers of a democratic nation" could not beat Assad in election so they took up arms provided by GCC countries they are terrorists and nothing more. In this such scenario do you blame Assad for taking the opportunity and securing his future I would have done the same.
with due respect, you are not the only one who would have done the same as Assad did and doing (to secure future) obviously he is having support of like minded dictatorial people.If the people who are fighting with Assad's forces are terrorists then they are fighting with terrorists in Uniform (state terrorism). A merciless dictator's acts can not be justified & We all know how long Syrians protested on streets but only being killed by snipers. I would have appreciated more if you have responded the my complete post.