The Rise and Fall of Syria’s President Assad | Aleppo: A History of Struggle, Resilience, and Geopolitical Complexity, Part-2

Welcome back, everyone, to another episode of [The Briefing Desk], with Jason Obaid, where we’re diving deep into the ongoing conflict in Syria. In the midst of so many players and shifting alliances, it can be tough to keep track of who's doing what and why. We’ve got, Jarius Khokhar, an expert in Middle Eastern geopolitics, here to break it all down. Thanks for joining us today,

Let’s start with a big picture question. The situation in Syria has always been a complex chessboard, but we’re seeing some new alignments. You mentioned that Turkey, the U.S., Israel, and the European Union have similar interests. Could you explain how their goals are aligning in this new phase of the Syrian war?

That’s a fascinating geopolitical dynamic. But there's another player in this conflict that has raised eyebrows—the Ukrainian forces. Could you explain how Ukraine fits into this puzzle?




So Ukraine’s actions seem like an extension of their war with Russia. But back to Syria—Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is a significant player here. Could you explain how their involvement has shifted the battlefield dynamics?

It’s clear that the balance of power has shifted. How has this affected Assad’s forces and his hold on key areas like Aleppo and Damascus?

You mentioned that Assad’s forces are now facing multiple threats from different directions—north, south, and even from Israel in the Golan Heights. With all this pressure, what’s next for Syria and Assad’s regime?

With all these forces closing in, and Assad’s forces unable to hold their ground, is there any hope left for the regime to recover?

This is truly a dire situation for Syria. Before we wrap up, one final question: given the current state of the conflict, where do you see Syria heading in the next year?

Thank you so much for your insights, Mr. Jarius. It’s always a pleasure to have you on. And thank you, listeners, for joining us as we unpack these complex events. Stay tuned for more discussions on Syria and the Middle East in the coming weeks.

That’s all for today’s episode of The Briefing Desk. Stay tuned for more in-depth analyses of global conflicts and their far-reaching impacts. Until next time, everyone, stay informed, take care and keep questioning.