The Duran Podcast Destruction of Syria & Cold Peace in Ukraine - John Mearsheimer, Alexander Mercouris & Glenn Diesen
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Dec 20, 2024 
John Mearsheimer, a prominent international relations expert, joins Alexander Mercouris and Glenn Diesen to discuss the devastation in Syria post-Assad and the ongoing turmoil in Ukraine. They analyze the geopolitical turmoil fueled by external interventions and the fragmented landscape of Syria. The trio dives into the nuances of NATO's expansion and its implications, expressing skepticism over diplomatic resolutions in Ukraine. With a stark outlook, they forecast a prolonged era of minimal communication and ongoing tensions between Europe and Russia.
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Syria: A Constructed State
- Syria, a land of ancient civilizations, wasn't a unified state until 1946.
- Its diverse communities, brought together by Western powers, now exist in a power vacuum.
Winners and Losers in Syria
- While Turkey and Israel appear victorious in Syria, their gains are precarious.
- Maintaining control over newly acquired territories will be challenging.
Russia's Strategic Shift
- Russia's involvement in Syria was a sideshow; their main focus remains Ukraine.
- They might shift resources to Libya, as Syria becomes increasingly chaotic.