The Duran Podcast Regime change of Assad
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Dec 9, 2024 The podcast delves into the intricate dynamics of Syria's ongoing turmoil, focusing on Assad's recent asylum in Russia. Discussion includes the geopolitical implications involving U.S. and Iranian interests, as well as the shifting alliances impacting Assad’s leadership. Insights into the humanitarian crisis reveal the struggles of minority communities amidst chaos. The conversation also highlights the role of energy pipelines in regional stability, illustrating how geopolitical strategies could shape Syria’s future.
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Regime Change in Syria
- The Syrian conflict was primarily a regime change operation, not a conventional war.
- Assad's asylum in Russia confirms the successful ousting of his regime.
Assad in Russia
- Reports and an anonymous Kremlin source confirm Assad's presence in Moscow.
- Both Assad and his family have been granted asylum in Russia.
Internal Collapse
- Internal regime issues, not external factors like sanctions, were the primary cause of Syria's collapse.
- The Syrian army's refusal to fight suggests internal agreements to transfer power from Assad.