Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews 1/9/25 Lindsey Snell on Syria, the Caucuses and the Recent Triumphs of Al-Qaeda
Jan 11, 2025
In this engaging discussion, journalist Lindsey Snell, known for her in-depth coverage of crises in the Middle East, shares her insights on the fall of Assad and the rising influence of former Al-Qaeda affiliates in Syria. She critiques mainstream media narratives while discussing the severe impact of sanctions on civilians. Lindsey also unpacks the complex Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, revealing its historical roots and geopolitical implications, while shedding light on the plight of Christians in Syria under extremist rule.
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Unexpected Power Vacuum
- Assad's fall was unexpected, even for the opposition.
- Al-Qaeda affiliate, Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), now controls most of Syria.
Idlib's Vulnerability
- The Syrian opposition in Idlib was vulnerable after October 7, 2023.
- Hezbollah, Iran, and Russia's absence left them exposed to HTS.
Kidnapping and Vilification
- Lindsey Snell was kidnapped by HTS (formerly Jabhat al-Nusra).
- After escaping, her truthful reporting about HTS was met with criticism from Western journalists.
