This analysis is 100% spot on.
One body language expert who studied Assad quite firmly stated that this was a quiet, gentle man who spoke sincerely and truthfully. Every video of him that I’ve watched gives me that same impression.
#1381, 1382, 1833, 1384.
Sort of matches what we see with President Kim. He looks like a happy roly-poly guy who just wants to sit down and watch a movie and eat Chinese. Why do we never hear from Assad or Kim directly?
Most interesting. Body language is difficult to hide.