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Massacres in Syria and the Congo: why aren't Western elites, including the Churches, drawing attention to religious persecution?After the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, many people voiced fears that the religious minorities in the country could face increased persecution. This could be at the hands of the new government's supporters, or simply because the new regime can't protect them. Now those fears appear to have been realised. There is rising sectarian violence against Christians, the Alawites and the Druze (pictured). There are also frequent barbaric attacks on Christians in parts of Africa: more than 40 Christians have just been murdered by Islamists in the Democratic Republic of the Congo while attending church.Fr Benedict Kiely joins Damian Thompson on this episode of Holy Smoke to discuss the background to this violence, the role of inter-faith score-settling, and why the global West – including leaders of the Catholic Church – seem more interested in migration than the slaughter of Christians and other people of faith.A Catholic priest of the Ordinariate, Fr Ben is a leading campaigner for religious believers around the world, and especially in the Middle East, and the founder of the charity nasarean.org.Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

After the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, many people voiced fears that the religious minorities in the country could face increased persecution. This could be at the hands of the new government's supporters, or simply because the new regime can't protect them. Now those fears appear to have been realised. There is rising sectarian violence against Christians, the Alawites and the Druze (pictured). There are also frequent barbaric attacks on Christians in parts of Africa: more than 40 Christians have just been murdered by Islamists in the Democratic Republic of the Congo while attending church.Fr Benedict Kiely joins Damian Thompson on this episode of Holy Smoke to discuss the background to this violence, the role of inter-faith score-settling, and why the global West – including leaders of the Catholic Church – seem more interested in migration than the slaughter of Christians and other people of faith.A Catholic priest of the Ordinariate, Fr Ben is a leading campaigner for religious believers around the world, and especially in the Middle East, and the founder of the charity nasarean.org.Produced by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk

Middle East expert Thomas Small joins The Winston Marshall Show for a gripping, eye-opening conversation on the chaos in Syria—focusing on the horrific massacres of the Druze minority and the explosive aftermath of Assad's fall.Small breaks down the recent surge of violence, shedding light on complex tribal dynamics, historical conflicts between Druze and Bedouin tribes, and how Israel's strategic goals have fueled instability in the region. He explains the rise of Jolani, the enigmatic leader now ruling Syria, detailing his shifting allegiances, pragmatism, and complicated relationships with Israel, Iran, and the U.S.They discuss Hezbollah's role, Iran's regional ambitions, the aftermath of Israel's devastating 12-day war against Iran, and the volatile new geopolitical landscape emerging from Syria's continuing chaos.All this—the Druze massacres, Israel's controversial tactics, Jelani's uncertain agenda, and the hidden complexities behind Syria's spiraling crisis…-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:43 Complexity of the Druze Conflict 13:25 Israel's Policy and Druze Community Dynamics 23:50 Israel's Strategic Calculus and Assad's Fall 33:52 Assad's Fall and Regional Dynamics 43:50 Jolani's and Syrian Government's Efforts59:58 Israel's Recent Actions and Their Impact 1:09:44 Opportunities for Regional Stability 1:12:31 Qatari Influence and Criticism 1:18:24 Syria's Potential for Stability and Return of Syrians 1:19:39 Religious Tensions 1:22:09 Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur le cessez-le-feu conclut entre la Thaïlande et le Cambodge, l'accord commercial signé entre l'Union européenne et les États-Unis et l'annulation du mandat d'arrêt français contre l'ancien président syrien. Cameroun : Maurice Kamto évincé de la campagne présidentielle  Au Cameroun, la candidature de Maurice Kamto a été rejetée. Comment l'opposant peut-il contester son exclusion de la présidentielle ? Pourquoi seulement 13 candidatures ont été retenues ? Avec Stéphane Akoa, politologue camerounais et chercheur à la Fondation Paul Ango Ela.      Thaïlande/Cambodge : vers un cessez-le-feu durable ?  Un cessez-le-feu a été conclu entre la Thaïlande et le Cambodge après cinq jours de combat ayant fait 42 morts et 330 000 déplacés. Que prévoit cet accord de cessez-le-feu ? Pourquoi ce conflit frontalier s'est-il intensifié d'un coup alors qu'il était jusqu'à maintenant relativement calme ? Avec Jeanne Bartoli, journaliste au service international de RFI.      Droits de douane : un accord commercial conclut entre les États-Unis et l'Union européenne  Les États-Unis et l'Union européenne ont conclu un accord de 15% de taxes douanières. Qui sort vraiment gagnant de cet accord ? Cet accord peut-il réellement permettre d'éviter une guerre commerciale ? Avec Julien Marcilly, chef économiste au cabinet de conseil Global Sovereign Advisory, destiné aux États et aux entreprises publiques.      Syrie : annulation du mandat d'arrêt français contre Bachar al-Assad En France, le mandat d'arrêt contre l'ancien président syrien Bachar al-Assad a été annulé. Comment expliquer cette décision ? Pourquoi faisait-il l'objet d'un mandat d'arrêt français ? Avec Aghiad Ghanem, directeur scientifique du Programme MENA (Moyen-Orient/Afrique du Nord) à Sciences Po.

Dans cette édition :La classe politique française dénonce vivement l'accord conclu entre l'Union Européenne et les États-Unis, le qualifiant de "jour sombre" pour l'Europe et de "soumission" face à Trump.Une fusillade sanglante a eu lieu à Manhattan, aux États-Unis, faisant plusieurs victimes, dont un policier et une femme, l'assaillant s'étant finalement suicidé.Un nouveau mandat d'arrêt a été requis contre l'ancien président syrien Bachar el-Assad pour ses attaques chimiques de 2013, malgré l'annulation d'un premier mandat par la Cour de cassation.Les autorités françaises continuent leur lutte contre le séparatisme, avec la mise en demeure d'une mosquée à Bagneux.La ville des Sables d'Olonne durcit les règles vestimentaires pour les touristes, interdisant la promenade torse nu ou en maillot de bain dans les rues du centre-ville.Le nageur français Maxime Grousset a été sacré champion du monde du 50 mètres papillon, décrochant la première médaille d'or française des mondiaux de natation.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Dans cette édition :La classe politique française dénonce vivement l'accord conclu entre l'Union Européenne et les États-Unis, le qualifiant de "jour sombre" pour l'Europe et de "soumission" face à Trump.Une fusillade sanglante a eu lieu à Manhattan, aux États-Unis, faisant plusieurs victimes, dont un policier et une femme, l'assaillant s'étant finalement suicidé.Un nouveau mandat d'arrêt a été requis contre l'ancien président syrien Bachar el-Assad pour ses attaques chimiques de 2013, malgré l'annulation d'un premier mandat par la Cour de cassation.Les autorités françaises continuent leur lutte contre le séparatisme, avec la mise en demeure d'une mosquée à Bagneux.La ville des Sables d'Olonne durcit les règles vestimentaires pour les touristes, interdisant la promenade torse nu ou en maillot de bain dans les rues du centre-ville.Le nageur français Maxime Grousset a été sacré champion du monde du 50 mètres papillon, décrochant la première médaille d'or française des mondiaux de natation.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Syria remains an unstable country, with outbreaks of deadly violence, yet many refugees in Turkey are still choosing to return home after their brutal dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled in December.We're in Little Syria, in Turkey's largest city Istanbul, where lines of Arabic businesses once stood and where the streets are now noticeably quieter. As Syrians return home, what impact is that having on the Turkish economy?If you'd like to get in touch with the programme, please email businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresented and produced by Emily Wither(Picture: Women pass by Syrian shops at Malta bazaar, with other mainly Syrian shopkeepers at Fatih district in Istanbul, Turkey, on the 6th of December 2024, two days before Bashar al-Assad was overthrown. At the time, 500,000 Syrian refugees were living in Istanbul. Credit: Getty Images)

Starmer to hold emergency Cabinet meeting as pressure mounts over Gaza "British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will convene an emergency Cabinet meeting this week to discuss the escalating crisis in Gaza amid genocidal Israeli siege, local media reports said. The meeting, which will take place despite Parliament's summer recess, comes as the government faces increasing pressure to recognise a Palestinian state. Starmer is also due to meet with US President Donald Trump in Scotland, where he is expected to urge the White House to adopt a firmer stance towards Israel." 1 in 3 Palestinians in Gaza hasn't eaten for days: UN "The UN's top humanitarian official has warned of an accelerating humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Tom Fletcher, under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator, said one in three people hasn't eaten ""for days"" and children are ""wasting away"" amid severe food aid shortages. He said that despite Israel's decision to support a one-week scale-up of aid, massive amounts of aid are needed to stave off famine." Syria to hold first post-Assad parliamentary election in September "Syria plans to hold its first parliamentary elections under the new leadership between September 15 and 20. The country's High Election Committee met with President Ahmad al Sharaa to brief him on key amendments to the temporary electoral law, following rounds of consultations with various sectors of Syrian society. Al Sharaa stressed the importance of conducting the elections across all Syrian provinces and rejected any notion of territorial division, which all Syrians oppose." Zelenskyy signals swift action on anti-graft agencies after EU's plea "European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to uphold independent anti-corruption bodies. ""Ukraine has already achieved a lot on its European path,"" von der Leyen said in a post on X, adding that ""it must build on these solid foundations and preserve independent anti-corruption bodies, which are cornerstones of Ukraine's rule of law"". The Ukrainian leader, meanwhile, signalled that supporting legislation could be adopted within days." US, EU strike trade deal following 'tough negotiations' "The US and the EU reached a trade deal, ending months-long uncertainty, President Donald Trump announced following a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland. The US president said he thinks the deal is going to be ""great"" for both parties, which sets the US rate at 15 percent on EU goods. For her part, the European Commission president also praised the deal, saying it is a ""huge deal""."

In Ecuador, il presidente Daniel Noboa ha cancellato il ministero dell'Ambiente, fondendolo con quello dell'Energia per attrarre investimenti esteri in idrocarburi. Proprio in Ecuador, nel 2023, un referendum nazionale aveva chiesto ilblocco a nuove estrazioni petrolifere in un'area protetta. Israele ha nuovamente bloccato una spedizione umanitaria della Freedom Flotilla Coalition, sequestrando illegalmente 21 membri dell'equipaggio della nave Handala – inclusi due italiani. È stato trovato un accordo sui dazi tra Unione europea e Stati Uniti: saranno al 15% per l'esportazione oltreoceano. In cambio, Ursula von der Leyen si è impegnata a spendere oltre 1.200 miliardi di euro in armamenti, gas e petrolio statunitensi. Leila Belhajd Mohamed, esperta di geopolitica, ci racconta dell'iniziale mandato d'arresto della corte francese verso l'ex presidente siriano Bashar al Assad per l'uso di armi chimiche nel 2013. Puoi scriverci a podcast@lifegate.it e trovare tutte le notizie su www.lifegate.it. 

Kate Adie introduces stories from Syria, Lebanon, Chile, Pakistan and France.Sectarian violence has erupted again in Syria, this time between Druze and Bedouin communities, leaving hundreds of people dead. The country's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, blamed the violence on ‘outlawed factions' and has vowed to protect the Druze. Though as Jon Donnison heard in the Druze-majority town of Suweida, locals are also blaming government forces for the violence.Meanwhile in Lebanon, thousands of Alawite Syrians - the same Shia Muslim sect of the former President Bashar al-Assad - have fled across the border in recent months to escape a previous bout of sectarian violence which broke out back in March. Emily Wither travelled to Tripoli where she met young Alawites looking to define themselves beyond the Assad regime.In Chile we visit a ghost town in the Atacama Desert as it's brought back to life for one day a year. Former residents of Chuquicamata return to where they once lived for an annual party - though the former mining town is now too polluted for humans to live in. Robin Markwell paid a visit.In the Pakistan province of Punjab, authorities have launched a crackdown against people keeping big cats like lions and tigers as household pets. The BBC's Pakistan correspondent Azadeh Moshiri joined wildlife rangers on a raid on an illegal big cat farm.And we're in Marseille where a group of eminent restaurateurs have come together to protect the heritage of a much-treasured French dish - Bouillabaisse. Rob Crossan went to sample a bowl, to see if it lives up to the hype.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Sophie Hill & Katie Morrison Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Learn to invest alongside the top minds in commodities. Join The Commodity University today. CLICK: https://linkly.link/26yH8 In this episode of The Jay Martin Show, geopolitical strategist Dr. Kamran Bokhari unpacks the new power dynamics reshaping the Middle East and Central Asia. From the fall of the Assad regime in Syria to Iran's quiet regime evolution, Bokhari dives deep into the regional chessboard—explaining why Azerbaijan is becoming a pivotal energy and trade hub, how the U.S. is shifting its strategy, and why China's Belt and Road Initiative may be faltering under its own weight. Sign up for my free weekly newsletter at https://2ly.link/211gx Be part of our online investment community: https://cambridgehouse.com https://twitter.com/JayMartinBC https://www.instagram.com/jaymartinbc https://www.facebook.com/TheJayMartinShow https://www.linkedin.com/company/cambridge-house-international 00:00 – Intro 01:38 – Why Syria Is the Region's New Tipping Point 06:06 – The U.S. Strategy: Let Regional Powers Lead 12:10 – Is Destabilization a U.S. Tactic? 13:02 – Breaking Down the Big Four: Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran 17:05 – Iran's Regime Is Morphing: What Comes Next? 21:45 – Iran Before 1979: What Really Changed? 25:07 – Two Paths Forward: Regime Evolution vs Collapse 28:27 – Why Regime Change Could Spark Chaos 34:23 – Azerbaijan: The Rising Strategic Power Nobody Saw Coming 42:24 – The Middle Corridor: Bypassing Russia and China 46:05 – What Is the Middle Corridor, Exactly? 50:08 – Russia & Iran Losing Influence in the Caspian 53:23 – The Geopolitical Weight of the Belt and Road 55:26 – Why the Belt and Road Is Failing 01:03:16 – Belt and Road: Economic Lifeline or Debt Trap? 01:07:15 – China's Economic Fragility and Global Overreach 01:15:33 - China's Evolutionary Problem 01:24:08 - The US standpoint on China Copyright © 2025 Cambridge House International Inc. All rights reserved.

In this episode of War & Peace, Olga Oliker speaks with Hanna Notte, Director for Eurasia at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies and a non-resident Senior Associate at CSIS, about Russia's changing role in the Middle East. They discuss how Moscow is responding to the fall of Assad in Syria and the twelve-day war between Israel (and the U.S.) and Iran. They explore how Russia's relationships with regional capitals are evolving, what Middle Eastern states hope to gain from partnership with Moscow and the prospects for U.S.-Russia cooperation in the region. For more, check out our Middle East and Europe & Central Asia page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports a French court is to decide if former Syria leader Bashar Assad can be tried for a chemical attack.

It appears that a sixty-day ceasefire is on the horizon between Israel and Hamas. What is the likelihood that it will become a permanent ceasefire? During this episode of the Blessors of Israel Podcast, Dr. Matthew Dodd and Pastor Rich Jones discuss this encouraging development along with other relevant topics concerning Israel and her people.Visit the Blessors of Israel Website: https://www.blessors.org/ Thank you for supporting Blessors of Israel. Donate Online: https://blessors.org/donate/Please Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUfbl_rf8O_uwKrfzCh04jgSubscribe to our ⁠Spotify Channel⁠: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blessorsofisrael Subscribe to our Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessors-of-israedl/id1699662615Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlessorsofIsrael/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlessorsIGettr: https://gettr.com/i/blessorsofisrael Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1670015Thank you for watching. Please like and share this video.We would love to hear your comments.Those who bless Israel will be blessed (Genesis 12:3).Pastor Rich JonesPastor Matthew DoddDr. Matthew DoddRich Jones Blessors of IsraelMatthew Dodd Blessors of IsraelBlessors of IsraelBlessers of IsraelTags:Pastor Rich JonesPastor Matthew DoddRich JonesDr. Matthew DoddRich Jones, Blessors of Israel, Rich Jones, Blessers of Israel, Matthew Dodd, Blessors of Israel, Matthew Dodd, Blessers of Israel, Blessers of Israel, Blessors of Israel, Two-State Solution, Palestine, Modern Palestinian Problem, Israel, Jesus Christ, Anti-Semitism, Prophecy Update, End Times Prophecy, Latter Days, Bible Prophecy, The Great Tribulation, Hamas, Gaza Strip, Terrorism, Hezbollah, Iran, Russia, Persia, Gog and Magog, BRICS, China, CCP, Persia, Iran, Turkey, Russia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, India, Yahya Sinwar, Nasrallah, Ismail Haniyeh, Deif, United Nations, Terrorism, Antisemitism, Syria, Bashar al Assad, HTS, Damascus, Mount Hermon, Erdogan, Netanyahu, Trump, Putin, Ceasefire, Hostages, al Jolani, al Sharaa, Holocaust Day of Remembrance, China, Egypt, Iran Nuclear Deal, Trump, War WWIII, Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan, HamasAnti-Semitism

During this episode of the Blessors of Israel Podcast, Dr. Matthew Dodd answers one of the most hotly debated questions concerning Israel, but from a different angle. Specifically, “Does God approve of a Two-State Solution?” To answer this question, Dr. Dodd turns to God's Word, the Bible, for the divine, definitive answer.Visit the Blessors of Israel Website: https://www.blessors.org/ Thank you for supporting Blessors of Israel. Donate Online: https://blessors.org/donate/Please Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUfbl_rf8O_uwKrfzCh04jgSubscribe to our ⁠Spotify Channel⁠: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blessorsofisrael Subscribe to our Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessors-of-israedl/id1699662615Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlessorsofIsrael/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlessorsIGettr: https://gettr.com/i/blessorsofisrael Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1670015Thank you for watching. Please like and share this video.We would love to hear your comments.Those who bless Israel will be blessed (Genesis 12:3).Pastor Rich JonesPastor Matthew DoddDr. Matthew DoddRich Jones Blessors of IsraelMatthew Dodd Blessors of IsraelBlessors of IsraelBlessers of IsraelTags:Pastor Rich JonesPastor Matthew DoddRich JonesDr. Matthew DoddRich Jones, Blessors of Israel, Rich Jones, Blessers of Israel, Matthew Dodd, Blessors of Israel, Matthew Dodd, Blessers of Israel, Blessers of Israel, Blessors of Israel, Two-State Solution, Palestine, Modern Palestinian Problem, Israel, Jesus Christ, Anti-Semitism, Prophecy Update, End Times Prophecy, Latter Days, Bible Prophecy, The Great Tribulation, Hamas, Gaza Strip, Terrorism, Hezbollah, Iran, Russia, Persia, Gog and Magog, BRICS, China, CCP, Persia, Iran, Turkey, Russia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, India, Yahya Sinwar, Nasrallah, Ismail Haniyeh, Deif, United Nations, Terrorism, Antisemitism, Syria, Bashar al Assad, HTS, Damascus, Mount Hermon, Erdogan, Netanyahu, Trump, Putin, Ceasefire, Hostages, al Jolani, al Sharaa, Holocaust Day of Remembrance, China, Egypt, Iran Nuclear Deal, Trump, War WWIII, Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan, Hamas, Anti-Semitism

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Blue Moon Spirits Fridays, is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Ghislaine Maxwell never testified in her own criminal trial, so “what did Todd Blanche offer her to make her suddenly decide she was safe” with him?Then, on the rest of the menu, a virtual meeting of the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission was interrupted by a “Zoom bomb” of pornographic, racist and antisemitic images and audio; Oregon-based Columbia Sportswear is suing New York Columbia University over a trademark dispute; and, an exhibit at the Muir Woods National Monument in California has become the first casualty in Trump's order to erase history.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where the Russian parliament approved a bill punishing online searches for information deemed ‘extremist;' and, a French court will decide if Assad can be stripped of immunity and tried for the Syrian chemical attacks against his own people.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Structural linguistics is a bitterly divided and unhappy profession, and a large number of its practitioners spend many nights drowning their sorrows in Ouisghian Zodahs.” ― Douglas Adams "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

In this powerful and timely episode of The Andrew Parker Show, host Andrew Parker welcomes back Yinam Cohen, the Consul General of Israel to the Midwest, for a final and wide-ranging interview before the close of his term. Together, they unpack the complex reality of the Israel-Hamas war, misinformation in Western media, and what's truly at stake in Gaza, Lebanon, Iran and beyond.Yinam provides insider updates on:The October 7 Hamas terror attacks and their aftermathThe double war crimes committed by HamasHumanitarian aid in Gaza and the UN's controversial roleHezbollah's downfall, Assad's collapse, and Iran's shifting strategyThe risk of a nuclear Iran and global missile threatIsrael's strategic relationships in the Midwest and Latin AmericaWhy moral clarity is essential to defending Western valuesThis episode challenges the prevailing narratives and emphasizes the urgent need for truth, peace, and principled leadership in the face of rising radicalization. Don't miss Yinam Cohen's exclusive diplomatic insights and Andrew's bold commentary on choosing good over evil.Subscribe at TheAndrewParkerShow.comText the show: 952-522-2818New episodes weekly – politics, Israel, and the law through smart, plain talk.Support the showThe Andrew Parker Show - Politics, Israel & The Law. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Subscribe to our email list at www.theandrewparkershow.com Copyright © 2025 The Andrew Parker Show - All Rights Reserved.

Haian Dukhan, a leading expert on Syria's tribal dynamics, unpacks the stakes in the latest surge of violence between Sunni Bedouin tribes and the Druze minority in Suwayda.Retaining tribal support is essential for the country's post-Assad regime. The government's failure to quell clashes that have left more than 1,000 people dead has ignited Sunni anger and emboldened the Kurdish minority, which has forged its own Sunni tribal alliances.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over the past few weeks, Southern Syria has been engulfed in violence, between the Al-Sharaa regime, local Druze militias, and even Israel joining the fray. In season 5, we spoke to Nour Salam, a member of the Druze community from Suwayda, who explained the complex dynamics of the region. So this week, we're returning to that episode, to help you make sense of the events going on there today... Nour Salam is a Druze and a human rights and women's rights activist whose family are originally from Suwayda, where she has been living since fleeing there in 2013. Through the war she worked as a field coordinator for Syrian civil society groups, and she is also a member of the Syrian Women's Political Movement and many Suwayda-based initiatives supporting women's rights. In this episode, Nour shares her unique perspective as a Druze woman from Suwayda, discussing her identity, the history of the Druze community, and the impact of the Syrian civil war on her life and activism. She reflects on her family's experiences under the Assad regime, and her involvement in the revolution, highlighting the complexities of Druze identity and their relationship with other communities in Syria. Thomas and Nour later explore the arrival of ISIS in Suwayda, and the subsequent rise of factional conflicts from local militias formed to protect against ISIS, who are still controversially playing their part in the ongoing instability of the region, alongside Israel, today. Season 5 has ended, but if you still want to have your Conflicted fix , then you'll have to join our Conflicted Community. Subscribers will get bonus episodes every other week, and can also join our Conflicted Community chatroom, where you can interact with fellow dearest listeners, discuss episodes past and future, get exclusive messages from Thomas and Aimen, ask future Q&A questions and so much more. All the information you need to sign up to the Conflicted Community is on this link: https://conflicted.supportingcast.fm/  Conflicted is proudly made by Message Heard, a full-stack podcast production agency which uses its extensive expertise to make its own shows such as Conflicted, shows for commissioners such as the BBC, Spotify and Al Jazeera, and powerfully effective podcasts for other companies too. If you'd like to find out how we can help get your organisation's message heard, visit messageheard.com or drop an email to hello@messageheard.com! Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MHconflicted And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHconflicted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been more than six months since Syrian dictator Bashar Al Assad was overthrown, ending a bloody civil war and his family's 54-year rule over the Arab nation.

A lo largo de la última semana la comunidad drusa en la provincia de As Suwayda, en el sur de Siria, ha sufrido una ola de violencia que ha traído el recuerdo de los peores tiempos de la guerra civil. Desde el 13 de julio enfrentamientos entre drusos y tribus beduinas han provocado más de mil muertos, muchos ejecutados de forma sumaria, y unos 80.000 desplazados. Los ataques incluyeron quema de casas, saqueos y tiroteos indiscriminados. Todo junto ha desatado una crisis humanitaria, los hospitales están saturados y una parte nada despreciable de la población se encuentra disgregada por la provincia en campamentos para refugiados. La escalada nos recuerda que las tensiones étnicas y religiosas no han disminuido con el nuevo Gobierno. Los drusos, una minoría religiosa que representa el 3% de la población, se concentran en As Suwayda, cerca de la frontera con Jordania y los Altos del Golán. Su religión deriva del islam chiíta, pero tiene influencias del gnosticismo y el cristianismo. Eso los convirtió desde siempre en una comunidad cerrada, compacta y cohesionada. Durante la guerra civil, sus milicias locales les dieron cierta autonomía, pero tras la caída de Assad en diciembre pasado, se sienten marginados con el nuevo Gobierno suní presidido por Ahmed al-Sharaa, que representa al 75% de la población suní, frente al 12% alauita, el 10% cristiano y el 3% druso. El conflicto estalló el pasado 11 de julio tras el asalto de un grupo de beduinos a un comerciante druso en la autopista de Damasco a Suwayda. Eso provocó detenciones y represalias. Para el 13 de julio los enfrentamientos eran ya generalizados, los beduinos establecieron puestos de control y ejecutaron a drusos en pueblos y aldeas. Las milicias beduinas, apoyadas por elementos del gobierno sirio, saquearon casas y ejecutaron a sospechosos de estar encuadrados en milicias drusas. A pesar de los intentos de declarar un alto el fuego, la violencia continuó, agravada por la intervención de las milicias gubernamentales. Israel, preocupado por la cercanía del conflicto a su frontera, intervino con ataques aéreos, entre ellos uno el 16 de julio a Damasco contra el ministerio de Defensa y zonas aledañas. Netanyahu justificó el ataque como medida de protección para los drusos, pero el Gobierno sirio le acusó de violar su soberanía. El líder druso Hikmat al-Hijri rechazó un alto el fuego el 15 de julio, llamó a la resistencia y acusó al Gobierno de complicidad con los beduinos. La ONU informó entonces de miles de desplazados y de que sus equipos estaban encontrando dificultades para entregar la ayuda humanitaria debido a los bloqueos beduinos. El 18 de julio marcó el pico de violencia. Los beduinos atacaron Suwayda y se produjeron sangrientos enfrentamientos callejeros. Se incendiaron iglesias, hubo secuestros y ejecuciones. Aunque el 19 de julio se declaró un armisticio y el Gobierno evacuó a los prisioneros, la tregua es muy frágil. La intervención israelí, fundamentada en la defensa de los drusos, no ha hecho más que complicar la situación. Esta crisis nos habla de la fragilidad de la transición siria, que está siendo tan difícil como se preveía. En Suwayda la situación es muy delicada y podría terminar esto traduciéndose en una crisis humanitaria mucho mayor. Algunos analistas indican que la violencia podría ser una estrategia para consolidar el control suní del sur del país. El hecho es que sin una reconciliación genuina la violencia podría resurgir y los drusos tienen las de perder. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 4:02 Siria se envenena 30:00 ¿Existe la telebasura? 37:50 Empleo y títulos universitarios 45:24 La decadencia de la web · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #siria #drusos Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Welcome to a special Bonus Episode of Middle East Focus.  We're pleased to bring you access to a recent MEI Virtual Briefing recorded on July 23, 2025, on the recent violence in southern Syria. Sectarian clashes in the province of Sweida left hundreds dead and exposed deep-rooted tensions, governance gaps, and the fragility of Syria's post-Assad transition. MEI Senior Fellow Charles Lister and Associate Fellow Gregory Waters join MEI's Zeina Al-Shaib to unpack the sequence of events that ignited the conflict, the Syrian government's controversial response, Israel's intervention, and the broader implications for Syria's future.

Joseph Eptstein, newly minted Director of the Yorktown Institute's Turan Research Center, returns to the podcast for a barnstorming tour of the Middle East. Joseph was last on the show at the very end of 2024 to discuss the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. In the first six months of 2025, we've seen significant developments in almost every major conflict in the region. From renewed Israeli offensives in Gaza to Operation Midnight Hammer to the rush to rehabilitate Syria as a member of the international system to the possibility of a Kurdish peace, and the expansion of the Abraham Accords, the region is very, very, very fluid right now.Subscribe to Tim Talks Politics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the full show notes (30% off for podcast listeners)!

Summary: on 8 December last year the regime of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad was routed in a lightning offensive that had burst out of the previously besieged rebel enclave of Idlib. The offensive was spearheaded by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham and its leader Ahmed al-Sharaa known then by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Julani. Sign up NOW at ArabDigest.org for free to join the club and start receiving our daily newsletter & weekly podcasts.

Violence has flared up again in Syria, this time in the southern province of Suweida. Fighting has broken out between the government forces and two minority groups: the Druze and the Bedouins. It's not the first time that the stability of the country has been shaken since the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad last December. But it signals the challenges the new government faces - not just from internal violence, but from its neighbours. Israel launched air strikes on Suweida and the Syrian capital, Damascus, and says it will only hold a US-backed ceasefire if the Druze are protected. So, what's behind this conflict - and what does it mean for the future of Syria?We speak to BBC Monitoring journalist Tess Mallinder Heron, to explain who the different groups involved in the fighting are and what's behind the dispute. And we hear from our BBC Middle East Correspondent in Damascus, Lina Sinjab, who tells us what life has been like for people in Syria since the fall of Assad's regime - and how the new government is trying to maintain control in Syria.Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Emily Horler and Chelsea Coates Editor: Verity Wilde

Nach den Sommerferien starten die Schulen in Syrien mit neuen Lehrplänen. Der morgendliche Fahnenappell und Assad-Porträts im Klassenzimmer sind schon Geschichte. Die neue Generation will ein anderes Bildungssystem: demokratischer und ohne Gängelei. Von Kristin Helberg, André Bank, Andre Zantow www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Weltzeit

At the beginning of the year Lebanon found itself with a new president, a weakened Hezbollah, and the collapse of Assad in Syria, and many - including leaders in Athens - were asking if now was an opportunity to reimagine Lebanon's future. Today Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini's diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into Greece's ties to Lebanon and its message of support as the country looks to rebuild.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Greece backs Lebanon's efforts to restructure its armed forcesGreek PM calls for reunification of Cyprus on anniversary of 1974 invasionErdogan visits Turkish-occupied north Cyprus on 51st anniversary of 1974 invasionAthens hits back at Tripoli sea claims

Syrien kommt weiterhin nicht zur Ruhe. Nach dem Sturz von Langzeitmachthaber Bashar al-Assad entflammen Konflikte zwischen ethnischen Gruppen im Land. Bei Kämpfen zwischen Drusen und Beduinen kommt es zu zahlreichen Toten. Was es mit den Kämpfen auf sich hat, warum in Syrien einfach kein Frieden einkehrt und wie das Land da wieder herauskommen könnte, darüber spricht Gudrun Harrer, Nahostexpertin und Leitende Redakteurin beim STANDARD.

 On October 6th, 2023, the eve of the October 7th attacks, Israel faced perhaps its most perilous strategic environment in half a century. Hamas was poised to launch its deadliest assault since the Yom Kippur War of 1973. To the north, Hezbollah boasted 100,000 trained fighters and an estimated arsenal of 120,000 missiles. Iran stood dominant, its nuclear weapons program advancing and its regional influence expanding, backed by the Houthis in Yemen, militias in Iraq, Assad in Syria, and its proxies in Gaza and Lebanon. This “Ring of Fire” encircled Israel, threatening overwhelming retaliation should it strike Iran’s nuclear facilities. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden was seen as a restraining force on any Israeli pre-emptive action.

FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by FIDF National Director Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan to discuss what's been occurring over the last week in Syria. Nadav first explains what is happening in Iran, who are is a state of recovery from the 12-day war. The Iranian regime is filled with internal friction, with checkpoints being set up around the country, and Europe not yet lifting their sanctions until they get the go ahead from the US to do so. To explain what's happening in Syria, Nadav goes back to the destabilization of the region from French and British colonizers years ago, which led to the creation of Syria. It was set up as an Arab-speaking Arab country, until figures like al-Jolani usurped power to turn the country into a Muslim country. Israel launched attacks to destroy much of Syria's navy and military equipment, weapons and outposts as the Assad regime was falling. 13,000 Druze have crossed the border from Syria into Israel, and IDF troops have entered Syria to defend the innocent Druze population and enforce stability, while ceasefire talks are underway. Meanwhile, in Gaza, the fighting continues. The IDF is losing soldiers from sniper, IED and rocket launcher attacks as they clear out what remains of Gaza, weathering guerrilla-style attacks from Hamas. Regarding the ceasefire negotiations, Israel has been very flexible with the terms. However, it has been challenging to budge the other side. The main goal is to get back the hostages, both those who are alive and deceased,  without having to release too many Hamas terrorists and without allowing Hamas too much time to regroups during the span of the ceasefire.

Syria is facing perhaps its gravest crisis since the fall of the Assad regime last December. It began with sectarian clashes between Druze and Bedouins in the southern province of Sweida. Hundreds of people are reported to have been killed since sectarian clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes erupted in the province on Sunday. The Druze religion is an offshoot of Shia Islam with its own unique identity and beliefs. In addition to Syria, there are sizeable communities of Druze in Lebanon, Jordan, Israel and the occupied Golan Heights. Edward Stourton speaks to Dr Omar Imady, Senior Fellow, Centre for Syrian studies.Roman Catholic Cardinal Pizzaballa and the Patriarch of the Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem have been visiting the Christian communities in Gaza and delivering 500 tons of aid after the Church of the Holy Family was hit by an Israeli Strike. Two women aged 84 and 69 were killed along with the 60-year-old janitor of the church. Nine others were injured including the parish priest Fr Gabriel Romanelli. The office of the Israeli PM issued a statement saying it regrets that stray munition hit the church and that it is committed to protecting civilians and holy sites. Sunday hears from Anton Asfar of the Catholic relief agency Caritas - he's based in Bethlehem but works closely with the Holy Family parish as well as Cardinal Vincent Nichols.One hundred years ago, the trial of John T Scopes began, where a US high school teacher was charged by the state of Tennessee for teaching the theories of evolution. Nick Spencer, is senior fellow at the Christian think tank Theos. He joined the commemorative events, and, speaking from Dayton Tennessee, he told Edward Stourton why the trial attracted so much attention.Presenter: Edward Stourton Producers: Bara'atu Ibrahim & Catherine Murray Production Coordinator: Liz Poole Studio Managers: Jack Morris & Olivia Miceli Editor: Tim Pemberton

In this episode of CloseUp, Carl Gierstorfer sits down with Syria specialist Charles Lister to discuss the past, present, and future of Syria following the fall of Assad. What's the story behind Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and his links to jihadist groups? And could the Islamic State make a comeback in Syria?

//The Wire//2000Z July 18, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: SITUATION IN SYRIA CONTINUES TO DETERIORATE. CONCERNS GROW REGARDING LONG-STANDING THREATS TO AMERICAN LIVESTOCK.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Syria: The violence continues to escalate as the Druze militias have taken advantage of recent Israeli strikes to make territorial advances in the south. This morning PM Netanyahu pledged support for the Druze, and stated that Syrian government forces will not be allowed to enter the district south of Damascus. Overnight Druze forces seized the city of Suweida, and have claimed to control most of the key terrain throughout the entire region.Analyst Comment: Though Netanyahu didn't name the district specifically, he probably meant Suwayda, but he could also have meant Daraa (which is an important distinction). Lines on the map have no meaning whatsoever in Syria right now, however Suwayda is the district currently host to the most fighting, mostly between the Druze and various other Islamic-based militias. Daraa is the main district that is currently occupied by Israeli forces, following Israel's invasion of Syria during the fall of the Assad regime. Right now, it looks like Netanyahu is trying to use the Druze to push Jolani's forces out of Suwayda, so as to increase Israel's "buffer zone" eastward, probably all the way to Druze Mountain. On the other hand, this is Syria...the cultural/tribal situation is vastly more complicated than that. The Druze community itself is not as culturally solidified as one might imagine, with younger tribes more closely aligning with Israel, but older Druze communities serving the Assad regime faithfully. Similarly, the fall of the Assad regime immediately spawned hundreds of splinter groups that have formed an even more complicated web of loyalties than before the collapse.In short, there are no "good guys" in this case; all sides and tribes have committed extremely gruesome violence against each other, so the situation is largely a wash. However, Israel is the main nationstate-level player involved in all of this, and thus seeks to come out on top, regardless of which tribes kill each other. As usual, only time will tell how effective this effort will be. For context, the operational environment in this case is roughly 40% of the total land mass of Israel itself, with the Daraa and Suwayda districts combined being roughly 8,000 km² in size.-HomeFront-Midwest: Concern is growing regarding the spread of disease caused by the Asian Longhorned Tick, an invasive species of parasite that has become a problem throughout the United States over the past year. This parasite is known to cause Theileriosis in cattle, which can cause death in a wide array of cases, varying from 3-90%. There is no known treatment or vaccine for this disease, and prevention methods are the only known mitigation tactics that are effective at reducing the spread of this disease.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: The concerns regarding the Asian Longhorned Tick are not new by any means, however this topic has gained more traction due to various research projects that are now underway. Oklahoma State University is currently sampling cattle to study how serious the spread of this parasite is, and the University of Georgia is likewise conducting similar research. While it may not sound like a serious threat at the moment, this parasite has the potential to exponentially grow into a major problem since the female tick can lay around 2,000 eggs at a time without mating. As a reminder, this tick was first discovered in the US on a sheep in New Jersey back in 2017, however due to the exponential spread of this parasite, entire herds of cattle are now swarming with these ticks from coast to coast. This has already resulted in a 150% spike in this tick being observed in the state of Pennsylvania, for instance. However no

South of the Syrian capital Damascus, Yarmouk refugee camp was the scene of violent clashes between Bashar al-Assad's regime and rebel militias, and later the Islamic State group, during the almost 14-year-long Syrian war. Ahmed and Jihane Tameem were among those who fled the bombs at the end of 2012. Three years later, they left Syria and found refuge in Sweden with their two children. Now, after the fall of Assad, they have returned home to reunite with their loved ones. FRANCE 24's Claire Billet and Olivier Jobard report.

In this episode, Daniel J. Levy speaks with Dr Jonathan Spyer about the aftermath of Iran's regional setbacks and the evolving security picture in the Middle East. Dr Spyer offers first-hand insights from his recent trip to Yemen, assesses the trajectory of Iran's proxy network post-Operation Rising Line, and examines the implications of the Assad regime's collapse in Syria. Jonathan Spyer is a British-Israeli analyst, writer, and journalist of Middle Eastern affairs. He is director of research at the Middle East Forum and editor of Middle East Quarterly magazine.

C dans l'air l'invitée du 16 juillet 2025 : Hala Kodmani, journaliste franco-syrienne à Libération.Elle décryptera les affrontements meurtriers entre le nouveau régime d'Ahmed Al-Charaa et la minorité druze dans le sud de la Syrie : plus de 200 morts, des frappes israéliennes jusqu'à Damas… La Syrie est-elle à l'aube d'une guerre civile ?Sept mois après la chute de Bachar al-Assad, le pays reste profondément instable. Massacres, attentat contre l'église Mar Elias à Damas, levée des sanctions américaines : Hala Kodmani analysera le rôle d'Israël, les ambitions d'Al-Charaa et le quotidien des Syriens, notamment des femmes et des minorités. Elle évoquera aussi la mémoire de sa sœur, Bassma Kodmani, figure de l'opposition disparue en 2023.

Más de 500 personas habrían muerto en Sweida, sur de Siria, tras varios días de enfrentamientos, según el Observatorio Sirio de Derechos Humanos. Este recuento se produce después de que el presidente interino Ahmed al-Shara anunciara el retiro de sus tropas de esa ciudad en un intento por evitar una guerra abierta con Israel después de que el ejército de ese país atacara Damasco supuestamente en defensa de la comunidad drusa de esta parte del territorio. Sin embargo allí, la comunidad está dividida y no todos están a favor de la protección de Israel, según un especialista entrevistado por RFI. RFI conversó con Ignacio Alvarez-Ossorio, catedrático de estudios árabes de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid.  El presidente sirio Ahmed al-Sharaa ordenó este jueves el retiro de sus tropas de la ciudad de ​​Sweida. Anunció ceder a los "líderes drusos" la responsabilidad de seguridad en la zona. ¿La autonomía histórica de esta minoría en Siria contradice los proyectos de las nuevas autoridades? Es cierto que durante la época de la dictadura de Bachar al-Asad, las minorías fueron vistas como aliados del régimen, en tanto en cuanto la familia al-Assad también formaba parte de una de las minorías, los alauíes, para formar no una especie de entente entre las minorías.  Y es cierto que siempre han tenido cierta protección por el régimen, pero nunca habían disfrutado de una autonomía tan grande como la que tienen en la actualidad, debido, sobre todo, a que se levantaron contra el régimen y conquistaron buena parte de las cuotas de poder. Y esta situación se ha mantenido en el tiempo.  Con lo cual está claro que al-Sharaa, el nuevo presidente interino, quiere desarmar a todas las milicias armadas, independientemente de su etnia o de su confesión. Y aquí entran también las milicias drusas.  Lo que está tratando de hacer el gobierno israelí es erigirse en protector de la minoría drusa para ganar voz en el futuro de Siria. Que toda la zona del sur esté desarmada y no haya presencia de las fuerzas de al-Sharaa.  ¿Qué tan dividida está la comunidad drusa ante las propuestas de amparo de Israel? Están muy divididos. Entre otras cosas porque hay cuatro o cinco grandes líderes confesionales de la minoría drusa y no todos piensan exactamente lo mismo. Hay algunos, recordémoslo, que han firmado un acuerdo para que las fuerzas de al-Sharaa se retiren de toda la zona del sur. Y hay otros que hoy por hoy están en contra de ese acuerdo y prefieren mantener las hostilidades.  Entonces hay una fractura, una división muy evidente dentro del propio liderazgo confesional druso. Y también esa fractura está siendo utilizada sobre todo por Israel para intentar ganar cuotas de poder y sobre todo, armar a los grupos más beligerantes para utilizarlos como una especie de proxy, como una especie de satélite para defender sus intereses en la nueva Siria que se está erigiendo bajo el liderazgo de al-Sharaa. Hace unos días, Israel se estaba planteando la cuestión de normalizar relaciones con el gobierno de al-Sharaa. ¿Cómo interpretar los operativos israelíes de estos últimos días en Siria, incluídos los bombardeos en el corazón de Damasco? A Israel le conviene un escenario de cuanto peor, mejor. Es decir, no está interesado en la estabilización de Siria, no está interesado en que el nuevo gobierno asiente su autoridad sobre el conjunto del territorio y está apostando claramente hacia la división, hacia la fragmentación, porque un enemigo tradicional como Siria es mejor mantenerla en esa situación de debilidad, de división, de fragmentación, porque esto permite de alguna manera avanzar sus intereses.  Sus intereses son obviamente redibujar las fronteras de Oriente Medio en función de sus intereses, ir progresivamente creando las condiciones para cambiar y ampliar las fronteras del Estado de Israel. Y esto tiene mucho que ver con no solo el control de los Altos del Golán, territorios ocupados según la legislación internacional desde el año 1967, sino extender el control a otras zonas como Quneitra o como el Monte Hermón que estaban fuera de esas líneas ocupadas.

Líder da ONU enviou condolências a todos os sírios e pediu fim imediato dos ataques; para ele, é hora de realizar uma transição política credível, ordenada e inclusiva após a queda do regime do presidente Bashar al-Assad, em dezembro de 2024.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump reportedly asked Ukrainian President Zelensky whether Kyiv could strike Moscow and St. Petersburg to “make Putin feel the pain,” following a tense call with Vladimir Putin. A drone strike hits a U.S.-operated oil field in Iraq's Kurdistan region, igniting a fire and prompting accusations of terrorism against vital infrastructure. Israel carries out a second day of airstrikes in southern Syria, pledging to protect the country's Druze minority from Assad regime forces. And in today's Back of the Brief: questions still surround the crash of Air India Flight 171. A preliminary report offers limited insight, fueling speculation over what really happened. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold DeleteMe: Visit https://joindeleteme.com/BRIEF & Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in 2017, we aired one of our most popular Sporkful episodes ever, about a beloved sandwich shop in Aleppo, Syria. At that time, Syria was reeling from years of civil war, and the country's leader, Bashar Al-Assad, had been brutally targeting his own citizens. Aleppo was especially hard hit. We heard about that sandwich shop and set out to find out what made it special, and whether it was even still there. At the end of last year, when rebel fighters toppled the Assad regime, we heard from so many of you asking for updates. Well, big news — we have a brand new update to share with you. We'll have that for you next week, but ahead of that, we're resharing this two part story. We'll share Part 2 this Friday, then the new update next Monday. Here in Part 1 we'll take you from Aleppo to Austria, from Detroit to New York to Istanbul, all in search of a sandwich.This episode originally aired on November 6, 2017, and was produced by Anne Saini and Dan Pashman. It was edited by Dan Charles, and engineered by Casey Holford. Additional production and editing help from Peter Clowney, Dalia Mortada, Eva Deutsch, Sruthi Pinnamaneni, Zak Rosen, and Dustin Consentino. Special thanks to Adam Davidson and Jen Banbury. The Sporkful production team includes Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, Kameel Stanley, and Jared O'Connell. Publishing by Shantel Holder.Transcript available at www.sporkful.com.Right now, Sporkful listeners can get three months free of the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/sporkful. Get all your favorite podcasts, more than 200 ad-free music channels curated by genre and era, and live sports coverage with the SiriusXM app.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Five IDF divisions, made up of tens of thousands of troops, continue to operate across Gaza. Dozens of airstrikes were carried out in the past days, but one in particular has captured international attention: a strike near a Gaza water distribution point that reportedly killed several children. The IDF said Sunday that it was an accident and attributed it to a “technical malfunction.” Fabian reports on the accidental strike and compares the IDF's quick accountability of it to reports of mass deaths from humanitarian aid distribution sites. A proposed plan to establish a “humanitarian city” in southern Gaza’s Rafah continues to receive backlash. According to the plan, at least 600,000 Palestinians would be allowed into a newly rebuilt area of the city after being cleared that they are not Hamas. Some critics -- including former prime minister Ehud Olmert -- allege that it resembles the Nazi concentration camps built during World War II. Fabian talks about the plan, puts it in to the greater context of the entire Gideon's Chariots operation and explains the reported criticism from within the IDF itself. Israeli troops found more than three tons of weapons while raiding military facilities inside Syria, including anti-tank mines, explosive devices, and rockets. The sites had been maintained by the deposed Bashar al-Assad regime. We hear about the raid and the scale of the troops' finds. Israel’s most advanced communications satellite, dubbed Dror-1, was successfully launched into space from Cape Canaveral in the United States on Sunday aboard a Falcon 9 two-stage rocket, manufactured by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Fabian was inside the Israeli control room and reports back. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: IDF admits error in deadly strike on water delivery site as truce talks stay jammed IDF said to warn against Gaza ‘humanitarian city’; ex-PM brands it ‘concentration camp’ IDF seizes 3 tons of arms from ex-Assad regime sites; violence flares in southern Syria Israel’s most advanced communications satellite successfully launched by SpaceX Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: A former Syrian regime military site found by IDF troops in southern Syria, in an IDF handout photo released on July 13, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In December 2024, the long and bloody stalemate in Syria broke down. In a transformation breathtaking for its suddenness and speed, President Bashar al-Assad, the beating heart of Arab authoritarianism, fled to Russia, his dungeons emptying as rebels overcame the Syrian army with scarcely a fight. Euphoria at the collapse of a government people never voted for was tempered by fear for the future. The victorious insurgents were supported by outside powers and had a track record of brutality comparable to Assad's in addition to religious fanaticism. Syrians—whose fragile, cosmopolitan mosaic has been repeatedly shattered by foreign-backed sectarians—faced rule by an avowedly Islamist regime that pledged to break with its past and show tolerance to all religious communities. In this illuminating and concise survey, Charles Glass shows how Assad's misrule, Sunni fundamentalism, and Western deceit combined to create and prolong the Syrian disaster, which since 2011 has claimed more than two hundred thousand lives and driven more than eight million people from their homes. Glass has reported extensively from the Middle East and travelled frequently in Syria for more than fifty years. Here he melds reportage, analysis, and history to provide an accessible overview of the origins and permutations defining the conflict, situating it clearly in the broader crises of the region. In this new and thoroughly revised edition of his earlier Syria Burning, Glass brings the story to the present, showing how we got here and what a post-Assad settlement might bring. About the Author: Charles Glass was ABC News Chief Middle East Correspondent from 1983 to 1993. Since 1973, he has covered wars in the Middle East, Africa and the Balkans. He is the author of Syria Burning, Tribes with Flags, The Tribes Triumphant, Money for Old Rope, The Northern Front, Americans in Paris, The Deserters, They Fought Alone and Soldiers Don't Go Mad: A Story of Brotherhood, Poetry, and Mental Illness During the First World War. His website is www.charlesglass.net. About the Host: Stuti Roy is a recent graduate with an MPhil in Modern South Asian Studies from the University of Oxford, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In December 2024, the long and bloody stalemate in Syria broke down. In a transformation breathtaking for its suddenness and speed, President Bashar al-Assad, the beating heart of Arab authoritarianism, fled to Russia, his dungeons emptying as rebels overcame the Syrian army with scarcely a fight. Euphoria at the collapse of a government people never voted for was tempered by fear for the future. The victorious insurgents were supported by outside powers and had a track record of brutality comparable to Assad's in addition to religious fanaticism. Syrians—whose fragile, cosmopolitan mosaic has been repeatedly shattered by foreign-backed sectarians—faced rule by an avowedly Islamist regime that pledged to break with its past and show tolerance to all religious communities. In this illuminating and concise survey, Charles Glass shows how Assad's misrule, Sunni fundamentalism, and Western deceit combined to create and prolong the Syrian disaster, which since 2011 has claimed more than two hundred thousand lives and driven more than eight million people from their homes. Glass has reported extensively from the Middle East and travelled frequently in Syria for more than fifty years. Here he melds reportage, analysis, and history to provide an accessible overview of the origins and permutations defining the conflict, situating it clearly in the broader crises of the region. In this new and thoroughly revised edition of his earlier Syria Burning, Glass brings the story to the present, showing how we got here and what a post-Assad settlement might bring. About the Author: Charles Glass was ABC News Chief Middle East Correspondent from 1983 to 1993. Since 1973, he has covered wars in the Middle East, Africa and the Balkans. He is the author of Syria Burning, Tribes with Flags, The Tribes Triumphant, Money for Old Rope, The Northern Front, Americans in Paris, The Deserters, They Fought Alone and Soldiers Don't Go Mad: A Story of Brotherhood, Poetry, and Mental Illness During the First World War. His website is www.charlesglass.net. About the Host: Stuti Roy is a recent graduate with an MPhil in Modern South Asian Studies from the University of Oxford, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

In December 2024, the long and bloody stalemate in Syria broke down. In a transformation breathtaking for its suddenness and speed, President Bashar al-Assad, the beating heart of Arab authoritarianism, fled to Russia, his dungeons emptying as rebels overcame the Syrian army with scarcely a fight. Euphoria at the collapse of a government people never voted for was tempered by fear for the future. The victorious insurgents were supported by outside powers and had a track record of brutality comparable to Assad's in addition to religious fanaticism. Syrians—whose fragile, cosmopolitan mosaic has been repeatedly shattered by foreign-backed sectarians—faced rule by an avowedly Islamist regime that pledged to break with its past and show tolerance to all religious communities. In this illuminating and concise survey, Charles Glass shows how Assad's misrule, Sunni fundamentalism, and Western deceit combined to create and prolong the Syrian disaster, which since 2011 has claimed more than two hundred thousand lives and driven more than eight million people from their homes. Glass has reported extensively from the Middle East and travelled frequently in Syria for more than fifty years. Here he melds reportage, analysis, and history to provide an accessible overview of the origins and permutations defining the conflict, situating it clearly in the broader crises of the region. In this new and thoroughly revised edition of his earlier Syria Burning, Glass brings the story to the present, showing how we got here and what a post-Assad settlement might bring. About the Author: Charles Glass was ABC News Chief Middle East Correspondent from 1983 to 1993. Since 1973, he has covered wars in the Middle East, Africa and the Balkans. He is the author of Syria Burning, Tribes with Flags, The Tribes Triumphant, Money for Old Rope, The Northern Front, Americans in Paris, The Deserters, They Fought Alone and Soldiers Don't Go Mad: A Story of Brotherhood, Poetry, and Mental Illness During the First World War. His website is www.charlesglass.net. About the Host: Stuti Roy is a recent graduate with an MPhil in Modern South Asian Studies from the University of Oxford, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

On December 8th, 2024, rebels swept into Damascus and ousted Syria's dictator, Bashar al-Assad. One of the first things they did was open up the prisons. Syrians who disappeared years earlier began to emerge from their grim detention cells. Would missing American journalist Austin Tice be among them?In a new three-part series on The Weekend Intelligence, Middle East correspondent, Gareth Browne investigates what happened to Austin and explores what his story reveals about Assad's Republic of Fear.In episode one, Gareth tells the story of Austin's time in Syria leading up to his capture.Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.Music by Blue dot Sessions and Epidemic.This podcast transcript is generated by third-party AI. It has not been reviewed prior to publication. We make no representations or warranties in relation to the transcript, its accuracy or its completeness, and we disclaim all liability regarding its receipt, content and use. If you have any concerns about the transcript, please email us at podcasts@economist.com.Read more about how we are using AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On December 8th, 2024, rebels swept into Damascus and ousted Syria's dictator, Bashar al-Assad. One of the first things they did was open up the prisons. Syrians who disappeared years earlier began to emerge from their grim detention cells. Would missing American journalist Austin Tice be among them?In a new three-part series on The Weekend Intelligence, Middle East correspondent, Gareth Browne investigates what happened to Austin and explores what his story reveals about Assad's Republic of Fear.In episode one, Gareth tells the story of Austin's time in Syria leading up to his capture.Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.Music by Blue dot Sessions and Epidemic.This podcast transcript is generated by third-party AI. It has not been reviewed prior to publication. We make no representations or warranties in relation to the transcript, its accuracy or its completeness, and we disclaim all liability regarding its receipt, content and use. If you have any concerns about the transcript, please email us at podcasts@economist.com.Read more about how we are using AI.

For the final episode of Daniel's canoe rumspringa absence, Matt welcomes Assad Shalhoub from the Habibi House podcast to discuss the great Mamdani college application box-checking cover-up, Jonathan Greenblatt cozying up to a mid-century enthusiast who's not into vintage furniture, and a prick invoking the Merchant of Venice.Please donate to Medical Aid for Palestinians: https://www.map.org.uk/GO SEE MATT IN NORCO, CALIFORNIA! Stand up for Palestine: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-for-plestine-comedy-fundraiser-tickets-1370572622609?aff=oddtdtcreatorHabibi House Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NpGf7p6PgWeQl59fWLpbW?si=r7J7q6c9SJaO2403P87-zQMenaCreator Club: https://www.instagram.com/menacreatorclubSee Francesca Fiorentini and Matt Lieb!August 1 in Seattle, WA: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedians-francesca-fiorentini-and-matt-lieb-tickets-1354093864199August 28 in Houston, TX: https://bit.ly/mattfranhtxSubscribe to the Patreon https://www.patreon.com/badhasbaraWhat's The Spin playlist: https://spoti.fi/4kjO9tLSubscribe/listen to Bad Hasbara wherever you get your podcasts.Spotify https://spoti.fi/3HgpxDmApple Podcasts https://apple.co/4kizajtSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bad-hasbara/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Conflicted reaches the final episode of Season 5! We've journeyed from Africa to the historic toppling of the Assad regime in Syria, and now, to bring the season to a close, Thomas is joined once again by Aimen to reassess all the topics we've discussed this season. In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Aimen and Thomas discuss the state of Syria following 14 years of civil war, exploring the new complexities for Al-Sharaa's regime. As with our previous Syria episodes, Aimen then shares a truly moving and tragic story about his nephew, Ibrahim, who, at just 19, traveled to Syria to fight. Aimen reflects on Ibrahim's motivations, the difficult conversations they had, and the profound impact of his nephew's death on him, especially in light of the recent fall of Damascus.  The conversation then shifts to the challenges facing President Ahmad Al-Sharaa's new government in Syria. Aimen provides an insider's view on the internal threats and opportunities for stabilisation, highlighting key areas like food security, electricity, and telecommunications infrastructure.  Finally, Thomas and Aimen broaden their scope to discuss the wider regional implications - from the war in Gaza, to a survey of Africa's role in the multipolar world. While season 5 has come to a close, if you want to have your Conflicted fix every single week, then you'll have to join our Conflicted Community. Subscribers will get bonus episodes every other week, and can also join our Conflicted Community chatroom, where you can interact with fellow dearest listeners, discuss episodes past and future, get exclusive messages from Thomas and Aimen, ask future Q&A questions and so much more. All the information you need to sign up to the Conflicted Community is on this link: https://conflicted.supportingcast.fm/  And be sure to keep your eyes and ears peeled for Conflicted season 6, coming soon… Conflicted is proudly made by Message Heard, a full-stack podcast production agency which uses its extensive expertise to make its own shows such as Conflicted, shows for commissioners such as the BBC, Spotify and Al Jazeera, and powerfully effective podcasts for other companies too. If you'd like to find out how we can help get your organisation's message heard, visit messageheard.com or drop an email to hello@messageheard.com! Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MHconflicted And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHconflicted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Iran and its Axis of Resistance. Historian Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi talks to Alex about the leadup and aftermath of the so-called "12-Day War between Iran and Israel and the US. Hamas and Hezbollah have been humbled, Assad is gone from Syria – how weakened is Iran? Did the 12-Day War actually happen? What prevented it becoming a wider war? What is the meaning of Israel's maximalist aims of regime change and regional dominance? Why is Iran now leaning into Iranian nationalism, even using pre-revolutionary symbols? Is a nuclear Iran now inevitable? What lessons will it draw? How has the region been reconfigured over the past two years? What about Saudi and the Gulf states? Subscribe to this podcast at patreon.com/bungacast Links: Iran and the ‘Axis of Resistance': A Brief History, Eskandar Sadeghi, Jadaliyya Culmination, Eskandar Sadeghi, Sidecar The Failson and the Flag, Golnar Nikpou & Eskandar Sadeghi

Dr Ido Yahel, a postdoctoral fellow at Tel Aviv University's Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies, is a historian of modern Syria. An ethnic hodgepodge, was the decades-long stability provided by the brutal Assad regime an exception rather than the rule? Can Syria reinvent itself under the leadership of a reformed (at least partially) radical Islamist? Hear the full episode on Patreon