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22Jan/25

Damascus’ Jihadist Ruler : Regional Implications

While one important governmental transition ended yesterday, having global implications, another one with regional repercussions is still ongoing, and there is a connection between the two. The new, post-Assad regime in Damascus under Ahmed al-Shara is still being organised, with simultaneous efforts being undertaken in foreign policy as well as domestic realignment. Al-Shara and his lieutenants have met with Arab and European counterparts from Berlin to Paris to Gulf capitals. Al-Shara himself changed his attire, from battle fatigues to a suit and tie. But can a Jihadi predator truly change his spots? This will probably become known only after the Trump administration unveils its Mideast policy, part of which will relate to Syria.

Joining us for the discussion: Panel:

Dr. Nir Boms : Research fellow, Moshe Dayan center , Tel Aviv University

Host : Jonathan Hessen : Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute and Host of TV7 Israel News

Analyst : Amir Oren : TV7 Editor at Large and Host of Watchmen Talk

BG (Ret.) Relik Shafir : former IAF Commander and Chief of the IDF Cyber Staff