How a Terrorist Became Syria’s President | Firas Modad x Peter McCormack

Firas Modad is a geopolitical analyst and Middle East expert, specialising in regional conflicts, sectarian divisions, and global power struggles.

In this interview, we explore the global power struggle over the Middle East, Syria’s ongoing turmoil, and the impact of US, Russian, and Iranian influence in the region. Modad explains why Syria remains a battleground, how sectarian divides shape conflict, and why attempts to build stable nation-states keep failing. We also discuss the legacy of Western intervention, the rise of jihadism, and whether Syria’s future is one of endless war or possible reconciliation.

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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:10 - Why Syria Is So Complicated?
00:05:25 - The Role of the Ottoman Empire
00:10:15 - How Arab Nationalism Failed
00:15:30 - Assad’s Rise to Power
00:20:45 - The Sunni vs. Alawite Struggle
00:25:50 - The Muslim Brotherhood
00:30:10 - The Cycle of Military Coups
00:35:40 - How Israel Shapes the Region
00:40:25 - The Impact of 9/11 on Syria
00:45:50 - The Rise of ISIS and Jihadism
00:50:30 - The US Used Extremists in Syria
00:55:45 - Russia’s Role in Syria’s War
01:00:10 - Why Assad Allowed Terrorists
01:05:25 - The Role of Iran and Hezbollah
01:10:40 - Israel’s Long-Term Strategy in Syria
01:15:50 - The Future of the Syrian Conflict
01:20:30 - How the Kurds Fit Into the Picture
01:25:10 - What Comes Next for Syria?

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