Qutaiba Idlbi

In this discussion, Qutaiba Idlbi, Director of the Syria Initiative at The Atlantic Council and a former Syrian refugee, unpacks the recent gains by opposition forces in Aleppo and their implications for the war's trajectory. He explains the complexities of the Syrian conflict, from its origins in protests to the current power dynamics, highlighting external influences like Turkey and Russia. Idlbi also stresses the urgent need for global attention to Syria, warning against the dangers of neglecting this critical humanitarian crisis.