

After Assad
Dec 9, 2024
In this discussion, Joe Trusman, Editor at FDD's Long War Journal and expert on Palestinian terror groups and Hezbollah, takes listeners through the recent collapse of the Assad regime and its sweeping effects on Middle Eastern geopolitics. He analyzes the rise of Hayat-Tahrir al-Sham and Iran's complex influence following Assad's fall. The episode also delves into Turkey's strategic maneuvers in Syria and the evolving tensions between Israel, Hezbollah, and Hamas, shedding light on the intricate web of alliances and conflicts reshaping the region.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Collapse of Assad: Implications and Dynamics
02:33 • 22min
Strategic Implications of Mount Hermon in Israeli-Syrian Relations
24:07 • 3min
Navigating Terrorism Policy: HTS and Al-Qaeda
26:38 • 5min
Geopolitical Dynamics in the Middle East
31:34 • 23min
Erdogan's Strategic Play in the Syrian Conflict
54:30 • 4min
Turkey, Hamas, and the Shifting Syrian Landscape
58:41 • 10min