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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