This podcast of Global Stuff brings back Stephen Zunes, author andexpert on International issues, especially the Middle East and Israel andPalestine. In this live interview with call-ins, recorded on Dec. 27, 2024,Dr. Zunes discusses the recent overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad regimein Syria by the rebel fundamentalist Hayat Tahir al Sham (HTS) group.The end of the over 50 year authoritarian rule by the al-Assad familybrings major changes to the region with impact throughout the regionand the world. Among the issues discussed are the involvement ofIsrael, the Biden administration’s continued support for Israel’s ongoingmilitary actions, the involvement of US weapons manufacturers, theongoing conflict in Gaza, the history of US support for repressiveregimes and related issues.
Dr. Stephen Zunes is a Professor of Politics and International Studies atthe University of San Francisco, where he served as founding director ofthe program in Middle Eastern Studies. Recognized as one the country’sleading scholars of U.S. Middle East policy and of strategic nonviolentaction, Professor Zunes has served as a senior policy analyst for ForeignPolicy in Focus project of the Institute for Policy Studies, an associateeditor of Peace Review, and a contributing editor of Tikkun until June2024. From May-June, 2024, Dr. Zunes served as the Torgny SegerstedtVisiting Research Professor at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Jimmy Durchslag has been the host of “Global Stuff”, a monthly guestdriven talk show for over 20 years. He has interviewed many prominentscholars and leaders who clarify complex issues and providesuggestions for positive change. He has a long experience as a managerof several for profit and non-profit organizations. He is one of thefounders of Redwood Community Radio, the parent organization forKMUD. He recently served as the Director of the Mainstream MediaProject, a nonprofit organization that scheduled expert guests forinterviews on talk shows both nationally and internationally.

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