"Al Jolani on a Rock and Hard Place."

YouTube Video DescriptionFrom the world’s "Most Wanted" list to the red carpets of regional diplomacy—how did a former Al-Qaeda affiliate become the head of state in Syria?In this episode of Silk and Steel, we peel back the layers of the most infamous rebranding in modern history: the transformation of Abu Mohammad al-Jolani. We explore "The Suit and the Snake," analyzing how geopolitical convenience has forced global powers from the White House to the Kremlin to pivot from a "kill-list" to a "red carpet"I’m currently a one-person team handling the research, recording, and editing for these videos. If you'd like to help me improve the production quality and bring you more frequent updates from the 'Silk and Steel' frontline, you can support my work here: [https://ko-fi.com/silkandsteel]. Thank you for being part of this journey.