So...what just happened in Syria?

[@GeographyNow]

Thank you to all my Syrian subscribers (some even living currently IN Syria and have been experiencing the whole situation in person) that helped me out with this video and giving me their input. I hope all of you are able to build your country up and move forward in a positive manner, and who knows? If things go well I'd love to stop by and see it for myself if the circumstances allow it.

[@SápmiBestCountry]

New flag is cool tbh

[@Dodi97]

Your welcome :)

[@leozebiLeonArmy]

First

[@Omicron-uu9me]

Hello

[@JustinThisWorld777]

Israel will be sure to make that not happen........

[@ignisbendrix]

"Bashar al-Assad is the son of his father." - Paul Barbato, 2024

[@tauceti8060]

I am my father's son

[@advenco344]

That’s actually funny because this is sort of a nickname we give people in Arabic. Like when we’re casually talking to someone we’ll refer to them as “the son of your father”.

[@joetrump2983]

same here, looks like I got more similarities to him than I knew, wow

[@wasolaso1840]

Truthnuke

[@blagoevski336]

Fr

[@Southafricaa330]

Petition to keep this man alive during ww3 to educate us on geography

[@AzemZuberov]

Aye 🤚

[@GGdude]

Like US going to survive the next 4 years without a civil war. Lets petition that WW3 not happens until the us is united again.

[@dwaynefoley1020]

He’ll get to do a whole new series

[@Colby_0-3_IRL_and_title_fights]

He'll have to delete every video except Iceland since everyone else would be nuked.

[@JoaoPessoa86]

he'd have to redo the whole series

[@nexmastercz5618]

I love the mild irony of saying the flag is stupid because it's kept over from a previous union that doesn't exist anymore, while wearing a Czechia shirt (we kept using the Czechoslovak flag, after we promised the Slovaks we wouldn't)

[@obliviscarisomnia]

it goes hard tho

[@pocketmarcy6990]

Also the flag of Bohemia is just another Poland clone

[@galaxyred7]

The green on the Syrian flag is cool icl

[@GeographyNow]

Yeaaah but you see… I mean…. Well…. Damn, I think you kind of got me there.🤣

[@galaxyred7]

@@GeographyNow 😂

[@JohnSmith-tw6po]

You forgot to mention that Bashar only got the role because his older brother crashed his car going 150mph without a seatbelt in fog through crowded areas to catch a private jet to an Alps ski resort - also Bashar's father (Hafez) and his mother were cousins.

[@dansattah]

I heard about that brother, but not about the circumstances of his death. Thanks for putting that tragic-comedic (??) image in my head.

[@victornoel36]

If I had a nickel for every dictator I know of who's parents were cousins, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice. (Edit) So, from what people told me, it's not uncommon for Muslims to marry their cousins and thus Bashar's story isn't that weird after all.

[@Akech101]

@@victornoel36 Arabs

[@donkey7921]

Cousins is normal in the middle east.

[@MOFOSGTFO]

That explains why the children including Bashar look very weird

[@noisecorerap]

My father whos a Syrian called me the morning the news broke out and called me and the only words he said was "we finally got rid of that criminal", later in the day he called me and said that is possible to go to Syria and visit his side of the family for the first time since 2011, i was very young back then but i have very vivid memories of spending time with my cousins and eating uncooked ramen by the fountain in the commune they lived in, i want to get to know my dads side of the family better since because of the language barrier it has been hard to contact them since many of them dont know Romanian or English, so it will be a joy to see them again.

[@dragonmaster3207]

As an Iraqi, please take caution. We were in the same boat as you, it took decades to rebuild ourselves. I pray for our brothers in Syria.

[@MAFIAGAMING-wm6gu]

Why couldn't you visit before?

[@Arthur5260]

I wish you and your family well.

[@_aliamkana5517]

​@@MAFIAGAMING-wm6gu Bro, didn't you watch the video??? Syria had been in a war for like 14 years, and yesterday, it finally came to an end.

[@MAFIAGAMING-wm6gu]

@_aliamkana5517 Bro I'm Syrian and my whole life was in Syria during the war, I just don't think it would be that bad if he visited for a few days, not like he would get ki*lled or something, there are some safe places

[@TMcCarrick]

I'm hoping things get better for the citizens currently living in Syria, I hope you're all safe and happy.

[@sinoroman]

It definitely won’t. Have you seen what happened to people in Iraq and Libya after their fall down?

[@CrabRangoonSortaGuy]

Unlikely, now that Turkish, Al Qaeda, Israeli and other proxy military groups will rush in for control. The US is treating this like the Afghan Civil War. I expect the worst but pray for the best though.

[@jolynesbuns4765]

​@@sinoromanSyria IS worse than Iraq and Libya. It cannot get WORSE than this.

[@sakushadurante6229]

@@jolynesbuns4765 *Turkish davul drums and Zurnas blare*

[@kinkobidoba9010]

I dont think both Iraq and Libya leaders (Gadddafi & Saddam) destroyed their country completely during their ruling. ​@sinoroman

[@mustafa_hamed_]

Hi man, I am the Mustafa that emailed you and I'm very happy that I was able to help you with sending this message. I am in Syria right now btw. Long live free Syria 💚

[@GeneralMiller92FIN]

I hope you will also keep it free. Criminal organizations (i.e. Al-Qaida) won’t just suddenly turn into Good Samaritan. Otherwise it is just tyranny replaced by different type of tyranny.

[@slevinkalevra2008]

I wish you and your country peace and all the best. Stay safe.

[@d__g__]

Hi! I wanted to ask: wasn't Syria attacked by Israel recently?

[@ymtzlgn]

@@d__g__ Syria itself wasn't attacked, Syrian military installations were. They are legitimate targets for two countries in an official state of war.

[@mustafa_hamed_]

@@d__g__ yeah Israel for 2 days striked down 70-80% of Syria's military power (according to Israel itself). The bombings were frightening and even though they were launched at military bases only, some civilians were hurt, and one of the med students in my college died due to the attacks.

[@andrewwinslow9315]

I'm liking this new format.

[@jaytelfer3984]

As am I!

[@GracieAna15]

Same here!! ❤️❤️

[@kaakampuchea]

🎉 yes , more of these please. I think of them as "researched freestylin"

[@Minifoe]

Went from "Allah, Syria, Bashar" to "Allah, Syria"

[@SebsTruckStop]

The song still slaps tbf

[@SnowLeopard-lt1vf]

“Allah, Syria, jolani” now lol

[@janekduda7548]

That's the one thing I'm gonna miss from the old regime

[@Narrowcros]

Allah, Syria, Shalom

[@alqash6749]

@@SebsTruckStop theres a better version called "yalla irhal ya bashar" 😉

[@wwg2005]

The best part about your channel is that it can never really end, geography changes and demographics shift, sure they're so times but History's always being made, its never stagnant.

[@海王星クショックス]

(Unfortunately for him)

[@askylibrarianoftheoceans4102]

@海王星クショックス (he's probably very thankful KZbin didn't exist in the 1990s - with that whole Balkan disasterpiece)

[@a.p.5825]

Nah it will eventually. He's good at making educational videos, not this kind of stuff. He's self righteous and has zero charisma. It's why his revenue is declining

[@spytf2-pb3yo]

This more casual form of geography content is very enjoyable

[@GeographyNow]

Glad you like it, plus it’s easier for me to produce and upload. Makes my life easier 😅

[@spytf2-pb3yo]

no way he noticed me

[@brunnomenxa]

This matches the channel name as well.

[@PatilToutounjian]

I hope you can make it to Syria as well! You'll love it. :) Aleppo is where I was born and raised. I was back there in April, and no matter what the people are going through, they are some of the most hospitable people I know!

[@GeographyNow]

I really hope you guys rebuild and prosper again!

[@maximuseuropa1355]

So you are a refugee? Because if you went back that means you can live there again

[@ifer1280]

I'm not much of a traveller, but my experience with Syrian refugees is the same: one of the nicest, most hospitable people I've met!

[@PROVOCATEURSK]

Are they hospitable to apostates?

[@CardinaliamYT]

Great to see you’re not avoiding a controversial issue, to be honest.

[@dwaynefoley1020]

What’s controversial? An evil maniac has been removed from power

[@kjul.]

Why would he? That's the best way to get views 😄

[@WolfSeril107]

@@kjul. views don't mean much if the video is demonetized. Barbs has avoided controversial topics for the entire history of the channel.

[@nomadeXXII]

So basically.. everybody wanted Assad gone, but now that he’s actually gone they’re like “now what?”. That’s what I’m getting

[@GeographyNow]

Pretty much, except with a lot more vigilant precaution, considering they know exactly how this type of situation goes down in many similar cases across the world

[@condoriano3533]

Sadly they weren’t given much time to think. Israel bombed Syria and I believe is pushing further into their land

[@MbisonBalrog]

Only our ZOG, Israel, and the rest of the puppets wanted Assad gone. If majority of Syrians wanted Assad gone, he be gone the first round of fighting not this second time.

[@Chen-XuZHANG]

@condoriano3533 Also the Kurdish militias aren't going to submit to the new regime, either. It looks like the war just got worse.

[@theotherohlourdespadua1131]

​@@Chen-XuZHANG Given who the new power is and who their (nominal) backers are, the Kurds... Have very little reason to be hopeful...

[@nooneatall719]

The news doesn't talk about what syrians think, thank you for this video

[@emilyunscripted]

I was in Syria last summer and just want to say that the people there are some of the loveliest I’ve ever met. They are SO welcoming and SO kind and I’m hoping that things finally start to look up for them. Thank you for covering this!

[@KrazyMexikan]

Probably won’t. Toppling of dictatorships are never because of the people it’s always about the money to be made

[@mobo7420]

WTF where you in Syria?

[@VE9911]

3:17 Note, the SDF flag consists of Arabic, Kurdish and Syriac writing. Syriac - Neo Aramaic is the liturgical language used by Christians known as ' Assyrian/Chaldean/Syriac'. The SDF has Christian militia members supporting and protecting Christians in Syria. Prayers from a fellow Assyrian to all Christians in Syria.

[@AnItalianShishposter]

I am ↑ and I love Rojava thanks to a comics author called Zerocalcare! Are you actually living in there? I wish you a happy life.❤

[@sofattia7940]

only the christians huh 😂 typical

[@kalvon]

​@@sofattia7940 Honestly, the comment was just expressing solidarity with the Assyrian community, especially considering their historical and cultural ties to the area. It's not about leaving others out, but more about showing support for a group going through tough times. We can all hope for peace and safety for everyone in Syria, regardless of who they are. Let’s keep it respectful and remember everyone’s suffering is real.

[@freefalastinn]

⁠@@kalvon I totally get where you’re coming from and basically I agree with you, but at the same time most people (probably not you personally) would go on a rampage every time a Muslim would say such thing about the suffering of their fellow Muslims and accuse them of not caring for other people that’s probably why the other commentator wanted to say something.

[@keshi5541]

@@sofattia7940 tbh look how christians are treated in the middle east. Not very well.

[@bababababababa6124]

I appreciate you for getting actual Syrians to chip in and give their take on what’s going on. That’s instantly better than most other geography/news channels that have covered this. Their views are more important than anyone else’s.

[@Yaya-Nakiami]

since when people care about the concered parties input😂

[@a.p.5825]

No they aren't. Their views are slanted and not always the most informed. What a stupid take

[@Yaya-Nakiami]

@@a.p.5825 you just proved my point😂. From my perpective, the west is the misinformed bunch.

[@joeyagati2138]

I really like these Geogra-talk style videos. Almost feels like a fireside chat in a way especially with the christmas tree in the back

[@sgenius0]

One of the practical, everyday applications of having good geographical knowledge is being able to put in context random bits of news, understanding them better. Given that, this kind of video is a perfect fit for this channel. Even if a situation's relevance seems temporary, the video stays as a memory of the context in that moment, which often gets lost in historical research. It can also be used as reference for later videos updating on a theme. All this is to say: Geogra-talks are a great, valuable idea and I'd love to see more of this. Thank you Barbs!

[@SebsTruckStop]

Thank you for covering this Barbs.

[@fernbedek6302]

After 13 years of brutal war, I really hope Syrians get peace at last.

[@goldenfiberwheat238]

Nah, it’s gonna turn into another Somalia. Also Israel has already invaded

[@Smearrrrrrgle]

LOL

[@TraumaBurial143]

This won't happen, us syrians will never find peace, trust me.

[@PROVOCATEURSK]

Where religions are there can´t be peace.

[@esamsenpaiak74ss]

Never went to Saudi?​@@PROVOCATEURSK

[@QueenLucita]

When Barbs makes a video about an event like this, you know it really is something significant. Really enjoy your new style of vids! ❤❤

[@hubbabubba8083]

It’s crazy how quickly it went from almost 5 years of nothing to the regime being toppled in 11 days.

[@dwaynefoley1020]

That’s what happens when Russia no longer has the ability to protect its little axis of evil

[@ForOne814]

@@dwaynefoley1020 Russia wasn't the main force that kept Syria more or less functional. Syrian army was. Russia was only helping, at no point there were enough Russian forces in Syria to actually fight the war. Too bad Assad and his government were incompetent to a comical degree, actively preventing both Russia and Iran from actually fixing systemic problems. As a result, nobody saw any reason to keep fighting for Syria, and as such, Syria is no more.

[@sharbelokzan9673]

Syrian here, this is much more accurate and objective than I expected when I clicked on the video. You explained better than what I’d have done ❤ It’s a critical time ahead of us, let’s hope that we don’t put another Assad in power, fellow Syrians.

[@MerandaYt]

It's good you're asking Syrians, there's one thing missing, probably because of the episode timing is the existance of other groups in the south that took over Damascus before Jolani, but Damascus was in chaos until his forces arrived.

[@newharp8]

I like you giving background for this. It is valuable background information to news. Kind of a niche. Makes sense that you do this.

[@snuggery6486]

Unrelated but lovin' the Czechia T-Shirt

[@kalvon]

It's hard to ignore, the CZECHIA written on his shirt is just way too bold not to notice lol

[@FORD_MASTER]

Same

[@conrad1478]

Wish all the best for the Syrian people. Hope one day we can all have the ability to visit this beautiful country

[@pokecraft095]

2:46 as an Indonesian, this is happening twice in 2023 around 3 months before election and the president oldest son Gibran Rakabumingraka was at 36 years old at that time want to become the vice president of Indonesia but because the minimum age is 40 years old, he cannot join the election. But later his uncle help him by reducing the minimum age to 35. Later in this year around 20 August 2024 few 2 months before Jakarta election, Kaesang Pangarep, Jokowi's youngest son wants to become a vice governor but sadly he can't but then the DPR announce that Kaesang was able to join the election or "Pilkada" but then in 22 August a massive riots is happening in big cities in Indonesia.

[@thewinterhunterid1945]

Saat si barb (nama si host) bilang bahwasanya parlemen Suriah "mengganti" peraturan mereka sehingga Bashar Al Assad bisa naik jadi presiden udah ngeh aku kalau ada yang nyadar bahwasanya kejadiannya sama dengan di kita-kita😂

[@pokecraft095]

@thewinterhunterid1945 iya kan

[@pubert19]

BROS INDONESIAN 😂😂😂

[@waifutrash_]

When I got to that part of the video, those 3 faces (their father too) suddenly appeared in my mind. I hate them so much 😂😭

[@yajoir7645]

@@thewinterhunterid1945 when i'm exactly at that topic my mind subconciously said fufufafa

[@patchworkpig89]

Beautiful video summary, thanks for educating us with your balanced and light hearted perspective as always; wishing the Syrian people a positive future

[@yiyshcha8358]

Praying for peace and good life conditions to come soon in Syria, loves from Turkey Hosting you was not easy for neither us nor you guys, but I hope that in the end of things we gained a friend.

[@semsomify]

Thanks so much man. I appreciate you for using your channel to tell your audience about what happened in my country!

[@semsem4035]

This beautiful country, and those amazing people who are the sons of great civilisations, deserve a new bright future. Much love and respect to Syria and Syrians around the world ❤

[@cal4837]

Great vid Barbs, you should do more of these! The house looks good too man - Cheers.

[@karamsabbagh7465]

Hello 👋 I'm a 16 yo Syrian currently living in Syria. At 8:30 I think Syria used to call for the union of all Arab countries, it started with Egypt and then failed, but they kept calling for all the countries to be united. While killing their citizens though heh.

[@amathine]

syria under bashar or jolani

[@thenobody8787]

​@@amathinebro Bashar is no more , jolani on the other hand is NOT the ruler of syrians he rules the military operation there is currently a "search" for a new president or parliament idk 😐 Note : the SNA and the HTA is 99% considered syrian they were mostly a part of the syrian military before the war. Trust me bro I'm syrian and I know 💯

[@MbisonBalrog]

Baathism was at least secular. Would have preferred living under the fundamentists? Plus The Christian 1st world itself is becoming more global and diverse. Almost like it is unified with everyone else.

[@omerghorizai6352]

@@MbisonBalrog The Baathists don't have no religion nor are secular. They were a socialist party that basically boiled down to an entire country being hijacked as a dungeon by one particular religious group (even in that just one family-the Psychopath Assads) who hated and propped up violence against all Syrians particularly Muslims. This family only kept government positions for their own Alawite people and instilled sectarianism. These 2 butchers only ruled on the basis of their whims and desires and has killed and decimated at least one person from every Syrian family. Majority of Syrians were oppressed in extreme poverty and had no freedom in anything except worshipping the 2 serial killers. To topple this regime was the point of the revolution. Also syrians(majority muslims) do want to lead by islam which you guys think are violent "fundamentalist". They can choose for themselves.

[@MbisonBalrog]

@@omerghorizai6352 reported for lies

[@The88Cheat]

Always here to show my support for this channel.

[@Chickcon]

🇸🇾 Leaving this here because currently it is: red, white, and black with 2 green stars. And that will change.

[@Rouella418]

I'm leaving a reply here so I can get notifications of other replies

[@Quazlyy]

I really appreciate you doing this. You are really good at breaking down such complex scenarios and at using your international community to get some local insights

[@trungduong4040]

Love this format. Hoping the best for all Syrians.

[@joelwakeham6925]

Thank you so much for for explaining this so simply. Your 10 min explanation is better than any news outlet n Australia at the moment.

[@diogomarques7479]

Really informative, thanks Barbs! Would be down for some geopolitical analysis videos every now and again

[@zayemarie6386]

Thanks, Barby. Your relatable, easy style is appreciated. You've done what no major news outlet has done: made this complex situation understandable. Keep up your greatest work. Warm Regards from Trinidad & Tobago. 🇹🇹

[@MaryTheMuse]

Wow! What a great video! Peace and happiness to all the people of the world!

[@simonsivertsen8935]

cute christmas tree. love the "live" updates. Thank you

[@bruder4]

GeographyNow, thank you for your content

[@LoudWaffle]

Love this format for covering big developments in countries. And I agree with your desire to not become a news channel, but some events are big enough to warrant more in-depth explanations to fans.

[@AbuBakrAliHJ]

Thank you I love your channel so much

[@littleiro]

Thank you so helpful, I hope this will have a positive outcome for Syria!!

[@le57erguapo43]

Thanks, Barbs. What a great update! I love the informative part. Lovelots. ❤

[@Itsameeea]

Beautiful t-shirt! 🇨🇿❤️

[@danuostret1900]

The Christmas tree in your back is very beautiful

[@GeographyNow]

Thanks, however, to be fair it’s a cheap plastic one that the previous owners of my house just left in the basement 🤣

[@PROVOCATEURSK]

You like germanic pagan traditions?

[@pubert19]

Holy glaze

[@dahltonray5231]

@@PROVOCATEURSKbait used to be good

[@robertstauffer2865]

Good video! Thanks for doing it.

[@nuzayerov]

Really loved this! Would love to see more Geogra Talks

[@SkyyBluChic]

This was very informative! Thank you!

[@cre_checkersify]

Let’s hope the chaos in Syria can end so that the people can finally catch a break…

[@HaveanOreshnik]

Well if the americans, turks and Israelis stayed out, sure

[@dwaynefoley1020]

@@HaveanOreshnikYou clearly know nothing of the situation in Syria. Stick to your Russian Telegram propaganda

[@hfnvbhu]

Oh, it's just the beginning

[@bramvanduijn8086]

@@dwaynefoley1020 Eh, they're not wrong, just not complete. The Russians, Iran, and Hezbolla need to stay out too.

[@ReichLife]

@@dwaynefoley1020 The irony coming from simpleton sticking to his MSN propaganda.

[@jobyabraham8731]

Thanks man! Very helpful!🙌

[@FHL-Devils]

I think this is a brilliant way for your channel to keep going and developing! There is a difference between news, and context. You are an expert in delivering that second, and exponentially more important part!

[@GeographyNow]

Thank you, I’m trying my best to figure things out after this Zimbabwe episode, lol

[@mybuyinginsights]

This is the best video I've watched so far about the situation in Syria. Very explanatory :)

[@Surge127-h7l]

funny how Al Julani is saying he is more moderate now when you can find tons of footage online of HTS members committing unspeakable acts of terror and declaring that they want a Islamic state

[@user-vo6ro2nh2s]

Where'd you find that? I'd like to get more info about those people because here in Lebanon we're not quite sure about them yet (especially since we already have incidents happening between them and the Lebanese armed forces on the border).

[@xunqianbaidu6917]

If it's any consolation, HTS is far from the only game in town, so al Jolani doesn't exactly have a free hand.

[@Ommer95]

Where are the unspeakable acts of terror? Are they so unspeakable no one has spoken about it or proven it?

[@Surge127-h7l]

@@Ommer95 by unspeakable I mean acts of evil

[@Ommer95]

@Surge127-h7l I would argue that this is the least extremist/evil organisation that couldve come to power. It couldve been SDF know for murdering doctors/engineers/teachers and suicide bombings or it could've been assad remaining in power still bombing its own citizens and imprisoning them unjustly. There is no good in war. All is evil but it just depends which side can achieve their version of "good" at the end. Tell me one war where a side didnt commit acts of atrocities.

[@ahmaddahen97]

Amazing video, as a Syrian I thank you very much for this amazing summary, If you want to visit Syria hit me up and we can share the trip together

[@samastudios]

YOOO I WAS LITERALLY JUST ON YOUR CHANNEL LOOKING TO SEE IF THE SYRIA EPISODE HAD BEEN UPDATED!

[@pubert19]

🤓

[@jejuneraccoon]

I love that I always learn so many things every time a Geography Now post goes up.

[@arielp7582]

All I know is people keep posting memes where Assad is saying "Syria has fallen, billions must die" while pressing a little red button

[@genehawkridge1919]

This is the best coverage I have seen of what happened in Syria!

[@nipun027]

Hi Paul. Similar thing happened in Bangladesh in August 2024. Hope for a Geography-talk on Bangladesh as well.

[@Ryan_kev03]

Love and support to your channel from a Syrian-Canadian ❤

[@josuaerick9670]

Geogratalk has quickly become my new favorite show in this channel

[@nickcooper1260]

Fun fact, President Assad's favourire rock group is E.L.O.

[@thomasanderson2757]

That's random

[@E4439Qv5]

That's fair.

[@CzarLazar1389]

Source? (I want to add this fact to his Wikipedia article without it being immediately removed)

[@justsomeguy1695]

Ex-President*

[@sophiab.6264]

yes loving this format thanks for your update

[@mannygutierrez7654]

This is dope, I wanna hear about this FROM SYRIANS. There's so much conflicting information, but I just want to hear what people are experiencing in real life So thanks for asking for them to reach out and giving them a voice

[@paytonturner1421]

I really like how you take the time to understand what's happening in other countries, and getting to the awesome parts that every country has in their culture. Anyway, I really like this video. You should do updates if things change in countries just to acknowledge that.

[@user-lc1me7hp4p]

The CIA and MI6 have certainly worked overtime for this. Since Assad is gone, there will be no secular government for religious and ethnic minorities to survive.

[@filmbuffo5616]

don't be so sure about that, people know their own interests

[@Umar-qy3bd]

the same government that was killing sunni muslim civilians was protecting them through this?

[@ingridbirchellhughes2632]

You are so cool for getting ‘facts on the ground’ from your Syrian subscribers. It’s amazing how this comparatively casual summary (as opposed to say a bbc or cnn news report) comes across with authenticity. What a valuable and precious relationship you have w your subscribers, kudos to you for elevating their voices and honouring their lived experience.

[@RichardTheLemonBunny]

Nice shirt, Btw :) (I know it's unrelated but I just love it when my country gets mentioned, verbally or otherwise)

[@VaskaAngelova-q1s]

Please make more Geography Talk videos, for people who are so used to watching you, hearing you talk feels like home 🫶🏻

[@A635n]

I love this new content

[@Bigpicture_1]

i hope people help to united Syria and dont encourage division.

[@MbisonBalrog]

They were united under Assad until meddling by ZOG/Israel.

[@zakuraiyadesu]

Love the videos, man. Keep it up!!!

[@ДанилГутянский]

The new Syria is Libya version 2.0. Did democracy come to Libya after 2011? Of course not. It only got worse, complete anarchy. This is how America brings democracy to the Middle East😅

[@paparobinsbizmrblack2903]

Don't Be Hasty And Jump To Conclusions We'll Have To Wait And See A New Democratic Syria Could Be Forming Or Not We Don't Know Yet 😊

[@paparobinsbizmrblack2903]

Also America Wasn't involved in The Fall Of Damascus 🧐🤨* At Least Directly So

[@DLR1997]

That's not The USA's fault this time

[@xunqianbaidu6917]

Did you know that people outside America have agency? Being Russian I know that this is a hard concept, but do try.

[@ReichLife]

@@DLR1997 Except it completely is as US sanctions crippled Syria and prevented any economical recovery. Add to it US supported rebels had control over most of Syria oilfields and when government tried to take them back, they got bombed by Americans.

[@evansmith8612]

Thanks for the info Barbs. I saw this whole Syria thing pop up on my feed and I had no idea what was going on. Now I know!

[@odyga8330]

CZECHIA T-SHIRT 🇨🇿 my brothers 🇵🇱

[@auxiliarythroned]

I really enjoy this format of content! I think news by you would be nice but great video, I heard of this situation and I wanted to be kept up with it. 🇲🇽

[@joefroelich4934]

You doing a better job of explaining what is happening then the talking heads on the news channels.

[@silvestervanmeijgaarden5350]

Thanks for making such a quick video about this, Paul!!!

[@1Q12_]

5:25 Just a minor correction. It was not Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi who directed the creation of Al Nusra, it was probably Bin Laden or Al Zawahiri. Because Al Baghdadi is the ISIL guy not the AlQaeda guy Any country in the situation Syria was in will have radicalized people. Everyone gets radicalized when Sednaya is a thing. But once the dust has settled and the nation becomes free, most people will seek a democracy again. As a Syrian, I hope for some kind of Federal and democratic system just to avoid seperatism in the kurdish areas

[@HUNDmiau]

Isnt that what the SDF wants? IIRC, their democratic confederalism is basically a democratic system with a strong federalist streak. Though granted, also very much socialist.

[@victorozone6228]

Good morning from Syria 💚💚💚

[@somebody9]

Good night from the United States! ❤❤❤

[@Helloisabah]

Good morning

[@nuzayerov]

Will you change the thumbnail flag for the Syrian episode if they officially change the flag?

[@nwefe]

the flag in the thumbnail IS the new flag.

[@nuzayerov]

@@nwefeNah he just changed it very recently, the old flag was being used when I commented

[@NorthPoleSun]

thanks for the vid barbs

[@bababababababa6124]

I dislike Assad more than anyone, but celebrating his demise is VERY premature. The idea that Syria will suddenly turn into Switzerland now that he’s gone is laughable, this might bring even worse conflict than before.

[@LegionMakz]

I only dislike Assad because he didn't support the Axis of resistance enough

[@Tomatnaufmaugn]

Well Assad not being in power any more will probably not hurt Syria, however the current situation could very much spiral out of control depending on how the different factions get on with each other.

[@bababababababa6124]

@@TomatnaufmaugnI agree with you, it’s a very good thing that he’s finally gone, but the fact that there are so many different heavily armed groups and factions that all would like power is very concerning. I wish the best for Syria, but we need to be realistic. Things will only get worse in the short term.

[@MbisonBalrog]

Can you explain why he so bad?

[@xunqianbaidu6917]

@@MbisonBalrog He ran a totalitarian dictatorship that kidnapped, tortured and executed an untold number of people and wanted to remain in power so bad that he fought a nearly 14 year-long civil war that killed 600K of his own people and sent millions across the globe as refugees.

[@Bloom10]

Amazing video! pls do more content like this i want to improve my geography

[@marcanthonyfranz]

Wishing peace and prosperity to the Syrian people 🕊

[@PROVOCATEURSK]

If you think wishing works I have some bad news for you.

[@Csnich96]

Loving all the new videos man. Your channel is definitely going in the right direction. Keep up the good work

[@selkiefluff]

I hope Syrians can make the best out of the situation... it pained me to see all those women celebrating on the streets on TV whilst worrying the country will turn into Afghanistan 2.0 under the new rule.

[@Leobe2]

The best video concerning what is happening in my country. Thank you!

[@rafaelh2065]

I think Barbs needs to make a Geography News

[@Drplayerhero5030]

I love it geography now 😎😊😉 10K 👍🏻

[@eliaramouz2587]

You know it's a big deal when even GeographyNow covers the event.

[@FelipeGarica37]

I love this country news segment. 🙌😍😘😎