Jane Arraf

Jane Arraf, an NPR international correspondent reporting from Damascus, shares her deep insights into Syria's post-civil war landscape. She discusses the delicate governance under Ahmed Ashara amidst skepticism from the U.S. and highlights the rich, yet fractured, ethnic and religious tapestry of the nation. Arraf also addresses the impact of U.S. sanctions on recovery efforts, the challenges of normalizing relations with America, and the role of U.S. troops in preventing ISIS resurgence while navigating a complex geopolitical climate.