David Wearing, Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Sussex, discusses Britain's consistent support for Israel from Balfour to Braverman. Topics include economic interests, the influence of the Israel lobby, the perception of Israel as an outpost of Western Empire, similarities between apartheid in South Africa and Israel, and the power of the Israel lobby in undermining civil society movements.

David Wearing, a Lecturer in international relations, and Ammar Azouz, a Syrian academic, share compelling insights on the dramatic fall of Bashar Al Assad. They discuss the emotional rollercoaster for the Damascus population as they confront both liberation and uncertainty about the future. The conversation explores the shift from nationalism to fundamentalism in the region and the complex dynamics of leadership within these movements. Ultimately, they reflect on the hopes and challenges facing a post-Assad Syria, with potential for both renewal and conflict.