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What do opposition fighters gains mean for President Bashar al-Assad?
Episode 1014

What do opposition fighters gains mean for President Bashar al-Assad?

The Inside Story Podcast · Al Jazeera

December 6, 202424m 33s

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Show Notes

Opposition fighters are gaining ground in north-west Syria. They have captured some major government-held cities. And are aiming to take Damascus. How big a setback is this for President Bashar al-Assad?

In this episode:

  • Haid Haid, Syrian Columnist and Academic.
  • Jerome Drevon, Senior Analyst on Jihad and modern conflict, International Crisis Group.
  • Mehran Kamrava, Professor of Government, Georgetown University, Doha. 

Host: Neave Barker

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