Syria’s Chaos: Sectarianism, HTS & Power Struggles – Conversation With David Lesch
What’s really happening inside Syria today?In this special episode, I sit down with renowned Syria expert Professor David Lesch to unpack the fast-changing dynamics on the ground — from HTS’s evolving role in the northwest to sectarian tensions, regional interference, and the growing unrest in Sweida.We explore:The rise and contradictions of HTS governanceFactionalism and the persistence of sectarian dividesForeign powers backing rival groupsThe economic and security collapseThe relevance of the Sykes-Picot legacy todayThis is not a recycled analysis — it's a real-time, on-the-ground-informed…
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