A photorealistic, dark political caricature depicting the subversion of the Syrian revolution. At the top, the massive hands of (Bashar al-Assad) in a suit control the strings of a puppet theater, revealing the concept that he manipulates both the regime and the opposition simultaneously. The strings hang down to control four realistic marionette puppets representing Syrian faction leaders: (Abu Mohammad al-Julani) in his attire, (Mazloum Abdi) in SDF military uniform, and (Hikmat al-Hijri) in traditional Druze white cap. The puppets are standing and moving chaotically on a torn, burning map of Syria spread across the wooden stage floor. High-contrast dramatic stage lighting, dark cinematic atmosphere, sharp focus on the strings connecting Assad's hands to all sides, exposing the political illusion Mehr sehen