War Nerd Radio — Subscriber Feed Radio War Nerd EP 486 — Syria War 2: Return of the Jihadis, feat. Joshua Landis
Dec 3, 2024
In this discussion, Joshua Landis, an expert on Syria and head of the Middle East Studies Center, dives deep into the recent resurgence of rebel forces in Syria. He explains the evolving dynamics of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and their implications for the Syrian conflict. The conversation also touches on Kurdish struggles amidst competing interests and the geopolitical intrigues involving Russia, Turkey, and Israel. Landis highlights the refugee crisis and unpredictable future, painting a complex picture of Syria's ongoing chaos.
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US Dilemma on Kurds
- The US faces a dilemma regarding the Kurds.
- Abandoning them would benefit Turkey but harm US leverage in the region.
HTS Ties with Turkey
- HTS relies heavily on Turkey for resources and support.
- This dependence extends to essential services and infrastructure.
HTS Tolerance
- HTS portrays tolerance towards Christians for Western audiences.
- However, they show less tolerance to Alawites and Shiites, indicating potential for conflict.