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The Former Jihadist Trying To Remake Syria

Mar 27, 2025 · 43m
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  • Atlantic writer Robert Worth discusses Syria's transitional president Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former Al-Qaeda founder now advocating unity and regional inclusion
  • The episode examines how Syria's stability impacts neighboring countries including Iraq, Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon
  • Worth also discusses the Houthis in Yemen and a Trump administration group chat mishap involving Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg

Guests on This Episode

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Ahmed al-Sharaa
1 podcast appearance
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Robert Worth
1 podcast appearance

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