64. Syria 101 Part 5/5—The Syrian Civil War, Refugee Crisis, & Fall of Assad (2012–2025)

30/09/2025 44 min
64. Syria 101 Part 5/5—The Syrian Civil War, Refugee Crisis, & Fall of Assad (2012–2025)

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This is Part 5 of 5 of the Syria 101 series: a foundational history of Syria. This episode is a concise, foundational history of Syria from 2012 to 2025, designed for those who know little to nothing about Syria's history, to set the stage for modern Syria. This episode covers:


How civilian protests for reform turned into a civil war

What groups got involved and why (it was not a clear two-sided war)

The rise of ISIS

The internationalization of the war

The Syrian refugee crisis

The fall of Assad and the current transitional government


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