Tom Barak is Arab and is related to the family of Michel Aflaq, the founder of the Baath Party, and his father was a Pan-Arabist, Arab nationalist with Ottoman culture.

 

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Currently, Tom Barak is not acting as a neutral person, but as Erdogan's plenipotentiary representative.

Tom Barak is a paternal relative of Michel Aflaq, the founder of the Arab nationalist and racist party.

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#Tom_Barrack_is_a_arabist_nationalist

Tom Barak is Arab and is related to the family of Michel Aflaq, the founder of the Baath Party, and his father was a Pan-Arabist, Arab nationalist with Ottoman culture.Currently, as he himself said, he has been influenced by his father's words and is in favor of Turkey's goals. Before the meeting with Mazloum Abdi, he had a two-hour conversation with the Turkish Minister of Defense. He has treated the Kurds according to the instructions of the Turkish Minister of Defense.

Tom Barrack, the U.S. Special Envoy for Syria, has been deeply involved with Lebanon, pushing for direct Israel-Lebanon negotiations, Hezbollah disarmament, and closer ties with Syria, but his controversial remarks, including calling journalists "animalistic" and suggesting Lebanon might rejoin Greater Syria (Bilad al-Sham), angered many Lebanese officials and citizens, highlighting deep tensions despite his Lebanese Christian heritage and focus on regional stability. 

Key Roles & Initiatives:

Mediator: Barrack has pushed for direct Lebanese-Israeli talks, urging Beirut to engage with Israel to resolve border issues and tensions.

Hezbollah Disarmament: A key focus of his diplomatic efforts has been encouraging the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah, a sovereign Lebanese decision, according to Barrack.

Syria-Lebanon Alignment: He suggested bringing Lebanon and Syria closer, a move that drew strong criticism as it evoked past Syrian occupation, according to The Arab Weekly. 

Controversies & Criticisms:

"Animalistic" Comments: He sparked outrage by telling Arab journalists in Lebanon to "be civilized," words he later called "inappropriate" but stood by in principle.

"Submit" Quote: A remark suggesting "there's no Arabic word for submit" and that prosperity was the only answer, was seen by many as culturally insensitive and ignoring Islamic concepts of submission (Islam).

Credibility Issues: His blunt statements, like calling Lebanon a "failed state," and perceived miscalculations have led some to question his strategy and influence in Beirut, notes The Arab Weekly. 

Background:

Barrack's family has Lebanese Christian roots, with grandparents immigrating from Zahlé, yet his recent comments have often clashed with Lebanese sentiment, notes Wikipedia and The Arab Weekly. 

In essence, Tom Barrack's engagement with Lebanon reflects significant U.S. diplomatic push for regional de-escalation, but his provocative language and strategic views have often complicated his mission with Lebanese political actors and the public.