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December 23, 2025 24 mins

How will the Syrian government deal with its growing security challenges? Renewed fighting between the army and Syrian Democratic Forces is highlighting the volatility facing the country. A truce is now in place, but will it lead to an agreement to integrate the SDF militia into the army?

In this episode: 

  • Haid Haid, Researcher, Chatham House.
  • Steven Heydemann, Professor and Middle East Studies Program Director, Smith College.
  • Omer Ozkizilcik, Nonresident Fellow, Syria Project, Atlantic Council's Middle East Program.

Host: Dareen Abughaida

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