

The End of Assad and a New Era for Syria — with Kareem Shaheen, Rasha Elass and Faisal Al Yafai
Dec 13, 2024
Rasha Elass, Editorial Director at New Lines, shares personal stories and insights on Syria’s turbulent past. Kareem Shaheen, the Middle East Editor, analyzes the sudden fall of the Assad regime. The discussion unpacks the emotional resilience of families amid ongoing hardships and the haunting realities of Sednaya prison. They also explore the shifts in power dynamics, the cries for leadership in a post-Assad Syria, and the hope for a democratic future amidst uncertainty and collective trauma.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Resilience Amidst Ruins
02:13 • 9min
The Fragile Foundation of the Assad Regime
11:17 • 3min
Echoes of Disappearance in Syria
14:18 • 5min
Inside Sednaya: A Prison of Fear
19:12 • 3min
The Fall of Assad: Perspectives and Polarizations
22:34 • 11min
Leadership Dynamics and Future Prospects in Syria
33:23 • 18min