Join Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, Scott R. Anderson and Dan Byman from Brookings, Oula A. Alrifai, a Syrian specialist, and Leah West, a Canadian expert on ISIS detainees, as they dissect the chaotic aftermath of the U.S. withdrawal from Syria. They cover the fallout of Turkish incursions, the humanitarian crisis facing families, and the precarious state of Kurdish forces against ISIS. Their insights illuminate the complex geopolitical dynamics and serious implications for regional stability.

Dan Byman, a Georgetown University professor and expert on Middle Eastern politics, joins the discussion with Lawfare colleagues. They dive into the grave implications of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death, debating whether it signals a chance for peace or intensifies conflict. The conversation shifts to the overlooked humanitarian crisis in Sudan, highlighting its catastrophic impact amidst international inattention. Finally, they explore the diplomatic fallout between Canada and India, analyzing the broader geopolitical consequences and tensions arising from these developments.

In this discussion, Natan Sachs, Dan Byman, Ghaith al-Omeri, and Benjamin Wittes delve into the recent, unprecedented Hamas attack on Israel. They analyze the potential repercussions for regional stability and the role of Iran in the conflict. The panel highlights Israel's military strategies and the looming humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They also explore Arab nations' varied responses and the implications for U.S. support of Israel. Their insights emphasize the emotional and political turmoil following this shocking escalation.

Suzanne Maloney, an Iran specialist at Brookings, and Dan Byman, a terrorism expert, delve into the aftermath of the U.S. strike on Qassem Soleimani. They discuss whether the anticipated backlash from Iran was overstated and analyze the unexpected reductions in U.S.-Iran hostilities. The experts explore Iran's strategic restraint, the complexities of military operations in the region, and the longer-term implications for U.S. interests in Iraq, highlighting the need for new diplomatic approaches amid evolving geopolitical tensions.

There's enormous debate about how much social media platforms should be doing to moderate extremist content. But that debate often lacks nuance about the many different ways that platforms can moderate and that moderation is not an all or nothing proposition. Daniel Byman is a professor at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and Lawfare’s foreign policy editor. He recently published a paper for Lawfare’s ongoing Digital Social Contract Research Paper series in which he lays out the many different ways that platforms can and do moderate content. Lawfare senior editor Alan Rozenshtein spoke with Dan about his research and how it can inform not just more but better moderation.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.