Advances by opposition fighters increase questions over how Russia, Iran, Turkiye, Arab states and the US will reply.
In Syria’s warfare, Russia, Iran, Turkiye, america and Arab states are all backing totally different factions.
After a years-long impasse, a swift opposition offensive has ushered in a brand new section within the battle.
So how will these powers react?
Presenter:
James Bays
Friends:
Omer Ozkizilcik – director of Turkish research on the Omran Middle for Strategic Research in Ankara, who focuses on the Syrian warfare.
Hassan Ahmadian – professor on the College of Tehran who specialises in Iranian international coverage.
Vyacheslav Matuzov – former Russian diplomat and chairman of the Russian Society of Friendship with Arab International locations in Moscow.