The Playbook Podcast December 10, 2024: Bashar al-Assad is gone. What next?
Dec 10, 2024
The podcast dives into the significant geopolitical consequences of Bashar al-Assad's removal and its impact on U.S. foreign policy. There’s a fascinating contrast between President Biden and President-elect Trump’s approaches to the situation. The discussion reveals how the shift in Syria's leadership could alter regional power dynamics, especially concerning Iran and Russia's interests. Listeners gain insight into the complexities of navigating a new reality in the Middle East and the potential challenges ahead for Syria and the U.S.
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Differing Approaches to Foreign Policy
- Presidents Biden and Trump have very different foreign policy approaches.
- This difference is particularly relevant regarding nation-building and intervention in the Middle East.
Geopolitical Earthquake
- The ousting of Assad is a major geopolitical event impacting the Middle East.
- While Biden's administration is closely monitoring the situation, Trump's policy remains unclear, though he's known to dislike military intervention and Iran.
The New Syrian Leadership
- Both the Trump transition team and the Biden administration are trying to understand the new leadership in Syria.
- The leader of the rebel group, Abu Muhammad al-Julani, has a history with al-Qaeda but claims to be moderate now.