

Syria: Is this going to work?
Mar 22, 2025
Hannah Lucinda Smith, Monocle’s Istanbul correspondent, shares firsthand insights from her visit to Syria post-Assad, capturing the mixed feelings among civilians. Zaina Erhaim, a Syrian journalist, highlights the plight of women and ordinary citizens as they navigate this new landscape. Faysal Itani, Senior Director at the New Lines Institute, connects the geopolitical future of Syria with its neighbors, shedding light on the complex web of regional dynamics. Together, they explore hope amid uncertainty and the urgent need for unity in a fragmented nation.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Syria's New Reality: A Shift in Atmosphere
01:48 • 7min
Syria's Complex Future: Hope Amidst Fragmentation
08:32 • 16min
Lebanon's Turmoil: The Syrian Effect
24:32 • 4min
Turkey's Geopolitical Intricacies in Syria
28:56 • 5min
Assessing Iranian Influence and Vulnerabilities in the Middle East
34:13 • 2min
Geopolitical Complexities in Syria
36:09 • 2min