Tag: Global jihad

In this episode of "This Week in the Middle East," Dr. Yaron Friedman analyzes the rise of the new regime in Syria, led by Ahmed al-Shara, known as al-Julani, and argues that Syria is rapidly becoming the next major threat to Israel. According to him, while Israel and the world are focused on the war against the Iranian axis, an equally dangerous jihadist enemy is forming beneath the surface on its northern border.

This episode of This Week in the Middle East hosts Khalifa Khalifa, creator of the podcast and YouTube channel "Revolt of the Caliphs," for a conversation about the situation in Syria one year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. The conversation focuses on the existential danger hanging over the Druze community in the Bashan region (Suwayda), the rise of Abu Mohammad al-Jolani's rule, and the opportunities and dangers for Israel.

In this episode, Dr. Yaron Friedman is a guest, discussing the situation in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. According to him, contrary to the optimism in the West, the country is heading in a worrying Islamist and Salafi direction. He bases his analysis on Arabic sources and expresses concern about negative developments on several fronts.

In this episode, Dr. Yaron Friedman is a guest for a broad review of developments in the Middle East. The conversation covers the expected change of leadership in the Palestinian Authority, the fragile situation in Syria and Lebanon, and trends in the second and third circle countries, from Egypt and Jordan to Iran, Turkey, and North Africa.

In this episode, a collaboration with the podcast "The Caliphs' Revolt," the guests are Khalifa Khalifa and Sheikh Wazir Amoun. They discuss the murderous attack on Druze communities in Syria that took place in late April 2022, explain the background to the events, and sharply criticize Israel's inaction.

This episode features Dr. Yaron Friedman to discuss the developments in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. The conversation focuses on the new government formed by Ahmed al-Sharaa (al-Jolani), the transitional constitution he published, and the question of whether Syria is heading toward democracy or a new Islamic dictatorship.

Three months after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, commentator Yaron returns to the podcast to summarize the beginning of the rule of Ahmed al-Sharaa, better known by his former nom de guerre, Abu Mohammad al-Julani. The episode deals with the question of the new leader's identity, the economic and social situation in Syria, and the challenges facing the new regime.

This episode features Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak, an expert on Turkey, who discusses Ankara's role in the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, President Erdoğan's motives, and the implications for the region and for Israel.

The episode's guest is Khalifa Khalifa, host of the podcast "The Caliphs' Rebellion." The conversation deals with the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria and its implications, with an emphasis on the situation of the Druze in the country. Khalifa analyzes the opportunities and risks facing the Druze community, Israel's role, and the broader effects of the event on Lebanon, Iran, and the Palestinian arena.

In this episode, Yaron Friedman joins the show to discuss the rapid collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, after fifty years of his family's rule. Yaron analyzes the reasons for the regime's fall, the identity of the victorious forces, the fate of minorities in the new Syria, and the implications for Israel and the Middle East.

In this episode, Yaron reviews the surprise attack by opposition forces in northern Syria and the collapse of the status quo that had existed in the country since 2017. The conversation, recorded on December 3, analyzes the reasons for the outbreak of fighting right now, the identity of the forces involved, the interests of regional powers, and the implications for Syria's future and its minorities.