Mona Yakubian

Mona Yakubian, a Senior Advisor at the U.S. Institute of Peace, discusses the complex legacy of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. She highlights how his death doesn't ensure global safety. The conversation dives into the dramatic fall of al-Baghdadi, the strategic differences in announcing the deaths of terror leaders, and the shifting power dynamics in Syria following the U.S. withdrawal. Yakubian also addresses the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria, revealing its impact on displaced populations and the challenges ahead for regional stability.