
 Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
 Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast A Syrian-American Journalist’s Stories of Assad’s Brutality and What Might Come Next
 Dec 10, 2024 
 Mohammed Aly Sergie, Persian Gulf regional editor for Semaphore and a native of Aleppo, shares gripping insights from his journey to journalism amid Syria's turmoil. He discusses the significant shift as Syrian rebels gain control of Damascus, the harsh realities of transitioning from protests to armed conflict, and the frightening uncertainty of post-Assad Syria. Sergie also highlights the implications of Israeli military actions and the shifting dynamics in regional alliances, shedding light on the complex future facing the nation and its people. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 4min 
 From Protests to Rebellion: The Syrian Conflict's Early Years 
 03:34 • 7min 
 The Future of Syria Post-Assad 
 10:43 • 6min 
 Analyzing Israeli Military Strikes in Syria and Their Motivations 
 16:56 • 2min 
 Shifting Alliances: Syria's Transition and Regional Implications 
 18:54 • 3min 
