The Current Impasse in Syria: Jadaliyya Interview with Haytham Manna` (Part 1)

very good point view by dr hithm mana but unfourtenly few pepole in syria like his logical line. and his chalange with pacefic movment against bad regem in syria

Will this interview be translated, or have subtitles attached at any point?

Manaa says the SNC never mentions Golan. Here is Ghalioun talking about it in December.

WSJ: Would there still be a major priority on reclaiming the Golan Heights?

Mr. Ghalioun: We hope that the political and geopolitical conditions will be more conducive to reclaiming the Golan through measures of negotiation. The Golan is a real indicator of Syria's sovereignty and stability; there is no doubt it will be returned. We are banking on our special relationship with the Europeans and western powers in helping us in reclaiming the Golan as fast as possible.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203833104577071960384240668.html

He was more forceful in a recent interview.

http://www.aawsat.com//details.asp?section=4&article=675401&issueno=12209

@Sakher: I don't think that you can speak for the people of Syria, that they don't like his 'logical line'. From my experience, i have seen a good amount of support by Syrians for the line against: violence, foreign intervention and sectarianism. Even if they don't necessarily support the National Coordination body for Democratic change.

I also do not think that the the role of the intellectual should be that of following the street -and how the 'street' has those demands is a different matter-. I think the role of the politician or the intellectual should be pointing out the correct way forward for the state, without falling to the pressures, or pleasures, of populism.

@Sakher: I don't think that you can speak for the people of Syria, that they don't like his 'logical line'. From my experience, i have seen a good amount of support by Syrians for the line against: violence, foreign intervention and sectarianism. Even if they don't necessarily support the National Coordination body for Democratic change.

I also do not think that the the role of the intellectual should be that of following the street -and how the 'street' has those demands is a different matter-. I think the role of the politician or the intellectual should be pointing out the correct way forward for the state, without falling to the pressures, or pleasures, of populism.

Dr Mannaa is a wise man, I wonder why he is never interviewed in french or english !? Or even his ideas cited ?

I hope you will be able to add subtitles in the near future. This 4 part interview uncovers the complexity of the Syrian Revolution in a very eloquent way. Dr. Manna, you and your comrades are vital for the future of Syria!