Bassam Haddad
Founding Director of the Middle East and Islamic Studies Program at George Mason University. He is also co-founder of Jadaliyya Ezine and executive director of the Arab Studies Institute.
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Dec 22, 2024 • 2h 38min
Rise and Fall of Assad’s Syria w/ Bassam Haddad
In this discussion, Bassam Haddad, a distinguished professor and director of Middle East studies, unpacks the geopolitical intricacies surrounding the rise and fall of Assad's regime. He delves into the mixed emotions Syrians felt post-ouster, balancing joy with the unsettling aftermath. Haddad also examines the Syrian civil society's struggles, the complex dynamics of sectarianism, and the impact of regional players like Turkey and Iran. Additionally, he critiques the deceptive nature of terrorism definitions and explores the ongoing refugee crisis in Europe.
Dec 24, 2024 • 2h 38min
The Dig: Rise and Fall of Assad’s Syria w/ Bassam Haddad
Bassam Haddad joins the discussion, bringing his expertise as the founding director of the Middle East program at George Mason University. He examines the rise and fall of Assad's regime and contrasts the poignant joy of Syrians during the regime's ouster with the looming geopolitical complexities. The conversation navigates through Syria's intricate political history, the role of external influences like Turkey and the U.S., and delves into the challenges facing civil society amidst ongoing conflict, revealing the multilayered dilemmas of power and resistance in the region.
