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Jan 28, 2025 59 min

Syria: Optimism vs. Pessimism

from USArabRadio Hosted by راديو صوت العرب من أمريكا

As Syrians prepare for the possibility of returning home from years in diaspora and with elections planned in four years, hope is rising for a vibrant and stable Syria. However, significant challenges remain. Many fear that conflicting interests among external and domestic actors—such as the Kurds, Iran, Turkey, Israel, and the United States—along with militias reluctant to disarm, may lead to inevitable fragmentation. In an effort to delve deeper into these challenges, U.S. Arab Radio hosted an insightful discussion featuring expert perspectives on the factors driving both optimism and pessimism about Syria's future. Our distinguished guest speakers include: Sirwan Kajjo: A Washington-based journalist and expert on Middle Eastern affairs. Dr. Nahed Ghazoul: Syrian academic, researcher, and member of the Civil Society Support Room (CSSR) for the UN Special Envoy to Syria. She is also the President of the Damascus National Council and Secretary-General of the Syrian National Dome.

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