

Syria’s Crisis and the Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire
Dec 6, 2024
Fawaz Gerges, a Middle East expert and professor at the London School of Economics, dives into the recent cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah. He analyzes the power shift in Syria as rebel forces capture Aleppo and discusses the complexities of U.S. foreign policy in the region. Gerges highlights Iran's influence and the implications of the Biden administration's approach to Israel and Gaza. This insightful discussion sheds light on the intertwined fates of the Middle East’s conflicts and their global repercussions.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Shifting Powers in Syria
03:41 • 9min
Ceasefire and Complexity: Israel and Hezbollah's Standoff
12:13 • 10min
Geopolitical Ramifications of Iran's Influence in the Middle East
21:57 • 4min
Geopolitical Turbulence: U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East
26:27 • 18min
Conclusion and Next Steps in Foreign Policy Discussions
44:28 • 2min