Colonial Outcasts HTS and Israel's Vision for a New Middle East w/ Robert Inlakesh
Dec 12, 2024
In this engaging discussion, political analyst Robert Inlakesh delves into the shifting dynamics of the Syrian conflict and Israel's ambitions in the region. He examines the controversial leadership of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and its implications for regional stability. Inlakesh highlights Israel's military strategies in the Golan Heights and the heavy societal impacts of sanctions on ordinary Syrians. He also reflects on the consequences of Western imperialism, the resilience of resistance movements, and the complicated futures facing Iraq and Syria in the wake of foreign interventions.
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Israeli Opportunism in Syria
- Israel's expanding its military buffer zone into Damascus suburbs.
- This land grab weakens any incoming Syrian government.
Israel's Proxy Strategy in Syria
- Israel aims to control a buffer zone via proxies, similar to South Lebanon.
- This strategy involves backing various Syrian opposition groups, including HTS.
Impact of US Sanctions on Syria
- US sanctions devastated Syria, pushing many below the poverty line.
- This desperation made Syrians more susceptible to exploitation and disloyalty.