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Feb 25, 2025

LeBaron quoted in Deutsche Welle on Arab leaders’ thoughts on Syria

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Feb 25, 2025

LeBaron quoted in Vijesti on the overthrow of Assad’s regime and Arab leaders’ thoughts

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Feb 25, 2025

Katz joins ABC News Australia to discuss the implications of Assad’s fall for Russia

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Feb 25, 2025

Katz joins NPR to discuss Russia’s new ambitions in Syria

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Feb 25, 2025

Katz joins the Kyiv Post to discuss Russia’s struggles after Assad’s fall in Syria

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Feb 25, 2025

Bakir quoted in Breaking Defense on the consequences of Assad’s fall on Russia and Iran

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Feb 25, 2025

Bakir quoted in Al Arabiya on the effects of Assad’s fall on Iran’s influence

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Feb 25, 2025

Bakir quoted in The Pinnacle Gazette on the effcts of Assad’s fall on Russia and Iran’s regional influence

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Feb 25, 2025

Damon joins CNN to discuss the future of Syria after Assad’s fall

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Plitsas quoted in Axios on Biden and Trump’s strategies in Syria

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