How far will the rehabilitation of Assad go?
Syrian leader finds himself courted by Arab regimes eager to solve local problems
The Rachman Review · Richard Martin
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Show Notes
Leaders in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan have decided that they need to work with the regime in Syria to solve problems ranging from the return of refugees to curbing the local drugs trade. Gideon talks to Kim Ghattas about what has motivated this change of strategy and its chance of success in helping restore stability to the region. Clip: WSJ
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