War Nerd Radio — Subscriber Feed Radio War Nerd EP 486 — Syria War 2: Return of the Jihadis, feat. Joshua Landis
Dec 3, 2024
In this discussion, Joshua Landis, an expert on Syria and head of the Middle East Studies Center, dives deep into the recent resurgence of rebel forces in Syria. He explains the evolving dynamics of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and their implications for the Syrian conflict. The conversation also touches on Kurdish struggles amidst competing interests and the geopolitical intrigues involving Russia, Turkey, and Israel. Landis highlights the refugee crisis and unpredictable future, painting a complex picture of Syria's ongoing chaos.
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Civil War Coping Mechanism
- John Dolan consoles himself by rereading Civil War books amid depressing Middle East news.
- He enjoys the rebel war clerk's denial of Atlanta's fall, comparing it to retweeting wrong war predictions.
New Kittens
- Mark Ames discusses getting two new kittens, possibly Maine Coon or Siberian.
- The kittens are playful and social, even with the older cat.
Student Arrests
- Students in Rochester protested Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Four students got arrested for vandalism due to using overly sticky glue on posters.