Former top security officials from Bashar al-Assad's regime, now in exile after the government's collapse, are plotting to regain influence in Syria. These figures, including former generals and intelligence chiefs, have been intercepted discussing plans to build an armed insurgency, recruit fighters from the Alawite community, and secure funding and weapons. Some are also supporting lobbying efforts in Washington to advocate for international protection of Syria's Alawite region. While the threat posed by these ex-officials remains uncertain, their activities highlight the ongoing instability and deep divisions in post-war Syria.