Former press spokesman for the Syrian Democratic Forces, Farhad Shami: Tom Barak, architect of the massacres against Kurds, Alevis and Druze; It represents an understanding of dirty diplomacy based on extortion, shady deals and the imposition of threats or coercion. The mafia-style methods he uses in managing the Syrian case and manipulating the fate of various communities in the country will not remain hidden behind closed doors forever. The day will surely come when his activities behind the scenes, the nature of his secret deals and his role in igniting the conflicts in Syria and causing bloodshed will be revealed. The more Syrians distance themselves from this man's influence and mafia-style methods, the closer they will be to a safer and more stable future.