America’s Middle East Interests After the Fall of Assad

Rebels drove Bashar al-Assad from Syria, ending the Assad family's five decades of often brutal rule. The fall of Assad is a defeat for his protectors, Russia and Iran, and could reshape the Middle East. It opens up opportunities for President-elect Trump if he's willing to see them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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