Pod Save the World What’s Next for Syria?
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Dec 11, 2024 Dareen Khalifa, Senior Advisor at the International Crisis Group, brings her deep expertise on Syrian affairs to the conversation. She discusses the aftermath of the Assad regime's fall, including the formation of a new interim government by the rebel group HTS. Khalifa delves into the implications of designating HTS as a terrorist entity and the humanitarian crises affecting Syrian refugees. The talk also highlights the emerging role of rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani and the challenges of governance in a post-Assad landscape.
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Russia's View on Syria
- Russia views the fall of the Assad regime as an attack on U.S. hegemony.
- Their softened stance on HTS in state media and preserved embassy suggests a shift in strategy.
Trump and Trudeau
- Trump jokingly referred to Trudeau as "Governor" and "the great state of Canada".
- Trudeau’s attempt to charm Trump failed to prevent the tariff threat.
Loyalty Tests
- Trump's transition team is issuing loyalty tests, questioning applicants about election views.
- These tests are troubling as they prioritize loyalty to Trump over national security.