Mona Yacoubian on Syria

August 09, 2018 00:10:23
Mona Yacoubian on Syria
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Mona Yacoubian on Syria

Aug 09 2018 | 00:10:23

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Show Notes

As the Assad regime consolidates power across Syria, Mona Yacoubian says that regime change is increasingly unlikely seven years into the civil war. But, the conflict remains complex, as the U.S. and coalition forces continue to work to eradicate remnants of ISIS and Israel becomes increasingly concerned over Iran’s military presence in neighboring Syria.

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