Judging Freedom [NEW GUEST]: Kevork Almassian: Who Gains From the Syrian Collapse?
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Dec 16, 2024 Kevork Almassian, an Armenian Syrian refugee and YouTube commentator, shares his gripping journey from Aleppo to Germany. He discusses the alarming threats he's faced in Germany and the complexities surrounding self-defense laws. The conversation dives into the international power play in Syria, revealing how foreign nations like Qatar and Saudi Arabia have fueled the conflict. Almassian critiques the imposition of Western democracy, advocating for locally-informed solutions to Syria's struggles with federalism and ethnic divides.
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Kevork's Story
- Kevork Almassian, an Armenian Syrian refugee, fled Syria to escape violence.
- He faced attacks and threats in Germany after criticizing foreign intervention in Syria.
Labeling Dissent
- If you reject foreign intervention in Syria, you are labeled an Assadist.
- This binary thinking simplifies the complex reality of the conflict.
Attacks in Germany
- Kevork Almassian suffered multiple physical attacks in Germany.
- Loose laws made it difficult to prosecute the attackers, even when one chased him with an object.