Dr. Craig Larkin

Dr. Craig Larkin, a Reader in Middle East Politics, and Siba Madwar, a journalist from Aleppo and PhD student, discuss the stunning collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. They analyze Abu Mohammed al-Jolani's potential role in rebuilding Syria and the regional shifts that may follow. The conversation covers the complexities of establishing inclusive governance, the power vacuum left behind, and the geopolitical impacts involving powers like Turkey and Iran. Insights into the urgent need for social cohesion and addressing war crimes also emerge.