Independent Thinking: Will Syria’s new leader rescue or destroy the country?

Haid Haid, Rim Turkmani and Lina Khatib join the podcast to discuss Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa and the fighting in Syria’s Alawite region.

Audio Published 14 March 2025 30 minute listen

On this episode

In this week’s episode Haid Haid, Rim Turkmani, and Lina Khatib discuss the recent developments in Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

We delve into the country’s economic struggles, the rise of interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the resurgence of sectarian violence, and the challenges facing Syria’s path to democracy. It also explores the roles of regional and international players, including Turkey, Israel and Iran, in shaping Syria’s future.

About Independent Thinking

Independent Thinking is a weekly international affairs podcast hosted by our director Bronwen Maddox, in conversation with leading policymakers, journalists, and Chatham House experts providing insight on the latest international issues.

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