Thawra Epilogue: Decades of American Destruction
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Media, Geopolitics, and the Syrian Conflict
This chapter explores the significant role of media coverage, specifically by Al Jazeera, in the context of the Arab Spring and its influence on protests against authoritarian regimes. It analyzes the complex geopolitical dynamics surrounding Syria, highlighting the interests of regional powers and the implications of international involvement, particularly from the U.S. The narrative illustrates how genuine revolutionary movements were transformed into a civil war, overshadowed by external interference and the framing of local opposition as part of a larger foreign conspiracy.
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