Eric Chevalier, the former French ambassador to Syria, expressed deep emotions regarding the recent fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Reflecting on his time in Syria from 2009 to 2012, he recalled the impact of the civil war and the forced closure of the French embassy in Damascus. Chevalier noted the rapid developments leading to the regime’s collapse and emphasized the importance of Syrians shaping their future, urging caution yet maintaining hope in the face of challenges ahead.