Rasha Elass, Editorial Director at New Lines, shares personal stories and insights on Syria’s turbulent past. Kareem Shaheen, the Middle East Editor, analyzes the sudden fall of the Assad regime. The discussion unpacks the emotional resilience of families amid ongoing hardships and the haunting realities of Sednaya prison. They also explore the shifts in power dynamics, the cries for leadership in a post-Assad Syria, and the hope for a democratic future amidst uncertainty and collective trauma.