Rev Left Radio On the Situation in Syria and its Implications for the Region
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Jan 6, 2025 Angie Bittar, a Syrian-born academic consultant specializing in political violence and state development, joins a panel to delve into Syria's ongoing crisis. They dissect the Assad government's impact and the hope of the Syrian people amidst dire circumstances. The conversation connects Syria's struggles to Palestine, emphasizing the effects of US-led imperialism and regional interventions. Sanctions are scrutinized for their role in worsening economic despair. The experts advocate for understanding the intertwined fates of these regions and the humanitarian crises they endure.
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Palestinian Principles (Thawabit)
- The Thawabit, meaning "principles," are core tenets of the Palestinian National Charter.
- These include liberation of all of Palestine, self-determination, Jerusalem as the capital, right of return, and the right to resist.
Key Actors in Syria
- The most important actors in Syria now are Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and Western powers.
- Events in Syria are a performance influenced by puppet masters in the West.
Syria's Fragile State
- The Syrian army's quick collapse surprised everyone, similar to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
- Assad led a fragile Syria, de-developed by bombing and foreign intervention, especially US occupation.