
This Week in the Middle East
William Morris, Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation, discusses the new political issues of the week, with a particular focus on developments in the Middle East.
This Week in the Middle East
Syria: Kidnapping goes Ballistic
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William
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Season 16
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Episode 7
The new Syrian government looks like it will throw democracy out of the window. Meanwhile, as stability remains shaky, kidnappings grow Endemic. That said, life is returning to normal in central Damascus. However the Israeli invasion of the South continues apace and they are digging in for the long term - and Türkiye remains the main autocratic power.
Reflections and observations from William Morris, Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation