Kevork Almassian on the Syrian conflict and the fall of Assad - Fight Back Ep. 57
Kevork Almassian, an Armenian Orthodox Christian and award-winning journalist, came on the podcast to discuss the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, US and Israeli involvement in Assad’s downfall, what life is like currently in Syria, the Armenian genocide, the impact of U.S. sanctions, Western media manipulation when covering the conflict, and much more. You can support the podcast by purchasing merch at http://fightbackpodcast.com Save 10% by using promo code FIGHTBACK10The best source for methylene blue is http://MerakiMedicinal.com/fightback, and purchases also help us fund our free speech platform. Save 15% with our link, or use promo code FIGHTBACK00:00 Intro00:21 Complexities of the Syrian Conflict02:29 Assad's Regime and Western Relations08:49 US Involvement and Covert Operations14:22 Life Under Assad vs. Current Situation21:14 Sectarian Violence and Radical Groups32:09 Israel's Role and Regional Dynamics42:27 Western Influence and Media Manipulation46:11 The Impact of Online Speech46:30 Debating Historical Events46:53 Armenian Genocide Controversy48:54 Geopolitical Tensions in Armenia51:58 The Syrian Conflict and International Involvement53:34 Economic Sanctions and Their Consequences55:28 The Role of the U.S. and Trump in Syria57:23 The Fall of Assad's Regime01:03:30 International Reactions and Future Prospects01:11:15 The Importance of Advocacy and Awareness01:20:08 Reflections on Leadership and Integrity01:24:25 Concluding Thoughts