Wiser World 64. Syria 101 Part 5/5—The Syrian Civil War, Refugee Crisis, & Fall of Assad (2012–2025)
This is Part 5 of 5 of the Syria 101 series: a foundational history of Syria. This episode is a concise, foundational history of Syria from 2012 to 2025, designed for those who know little to nothing about Syria's history, to set the stage for modern Syria. This episode covers:
- How civilian protests for reform turned into a civil war
- What groups got involved and why (it was not a clear two-sided war)
- The rise of ISIS
- The internationalization of the war
- The Syrian refugee crisis
- The fall of Assad and the current transitional government
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