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.
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00:00 Intro
00:21 Complexities of the Syrian Conflict
02:29 Assad's Regime and Western Relations
08:49 US Involvement and Covert Operations
14:22 Life Under Assad vs. Current Situation
21:14 Sectarian Violence and Radical Groups
32:09 Israel's Role and Regional Dynamics
42:27 Western Influence and Media Manipulation
46:11 The Impact of Online Speech
46:30 Debating Historical Events
46:53 Armenian Genocide Controversy
48:54 Geopolitical Tensions in Armenia
51:58 The Syrian Conflict and International Involvement
53:34 Economic Sanctions and Their Consequences
55:28 The Role of the U.S. and Trump in Syria
57:23 The Fall of Assad's Regime
01:03:30 International Reactions and Future Prospects
01:11:15 The Importance of Advocacy and Awareness
01:20:08 Reflections on Leadership and Integrity
01:24:25 Concluding Thoughts