Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes Live from the Doha Forum: The Middle East after Assad
Dec 9, 2024
Julien Barnes-Dacey, director of ECFR’s MENA programme, and Vali Nasr, a professor of international affairs at Johns Hopkins, delve into shifting dynamics in the Middle East following potential changes in Syria. They discuss the implications of the Assad regime's possible fall and how it could reshape political and security landscapes. The conversation also highlights Iran’s evolving foreign policy, especially amid U.S. changes, and the new alliances forming in the region, showcasing a future marked by uncertainty and adaptation.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Shifting Tides in the Syrian Conflict
02:02 • 4min
Shifting Sands of Iranian Geopolitics
06:21 • 18min
Gulf Engagement: Economic Aspirations and Regional Dynamics
24:37 • 2min
Geopolitical Dynamics in the Middle East
26:17 • 4min
Reflections on Literature and the Middle East
30:41 • 2min
