It seems that I am quite pessimistic (or they are over optimistic); the question was very simple: how long would take for the development process in Syria to yield results; how successful has it been in the last 5 years..? could they have done more or done it better in the last 5 years….? I am totally convinced (probably a bit over enthusiastic as well) that what happened in the last years is way less than what could have been done….Leen and her development institute flatmate were saying that 5 years are way too short for any results as the devolvement process is one that take years and years of work.

I believe the discussion had the Syrian identity of both parties going to the extremes; but one thing for sure: If I had the vision Z & L have about Syria; I would definitely live as a happier person.