Where Is Syria Going After Assad and What’s Next for the Middle East? w/ Vijay Prashad

[@patriciacampbell489]

Vijay Prashad is a formidable historian. Thank you for bringing his voice and perspective. ✊️

[@StateOfPurgatory]

Thank you very much to open our mind to the fascism

[@oietube]

When Vijay Prashad speaks, we listen! ❤

[@EduardoArtistaDelavega]

Events in Syria are not about democracy or human rights, it's about US, UK, Turkish, Israeli interests and the Qatar-Turkey gas pipeline project.

[@hiphopheaven]

@@miank2g Syrian have the right to live in freedom, they aren't yet Syria is controlled by Islamists, Israel, Turkey and the US.

[@halidekasan6116]

and U.S. Israel interest with the Kurds i.e. Israel wanting a corridor to connect with Kurdish region

[@ZamZam-tm]

😢🎉😢😢😢😢😢88😢

[@nataliekhanyola5669]

keep coping Assadist.

[@purplementhol3388]

But We Shouldn't Ignore the People. What's the point talking about this and that while Ignoring The People, the actual Ones that Suffering????? Many starting to be like Zl0NlSTs who defending BlBl No matter what when lSRLs that protesting BlBl & Agree for a CSFIRE Increasing.

[@ykwong230]

Both of my favourite speakers ❤

[@StateOfPurgatory]

So great to see Brian and Vijay

[@annesaunders3851]

Can we please clone Vijay? A Vijay is needed in every country. Love the man.

[@farhanashaheed4810]

I have been eagerly waiting for Vijay Prasad's discussion on Syria's recent situation. Thanks for bringing him in this episode!

[@r-Justice1421]

I just love listening to vijay Prashad and Brian Becker! What a power team!

[@mmojave]

Colonialism seems to be very much alive and kicking in the minds of many egomaniacs...

[@Free_Falastin2024]

In their minds? Dude, it's a fact on the ground in all continents. Australia, South and North America, Africa, and Asia are all colonized by white societies in part or in full.

[@herrgolf]

This is so refreshing. Not bc it’s new information but because it is so obvious and true when there’s so much gaslighting about what’s happened in Syria.

[@tirusew]

Vijay is breathtaking when he tells stories 😊

[@fireh3211]

It's not the first time US ambassador going to the street to call for regime change.

[@YasminRamzan]

Vijay and host, thank you so much for your excellent journalism and telling the truth in sharp contrast to mainstream lies and deceit.

[@khairimat-ls9gq]

Vijay has a load of important fresh information and past conflict. thanks for sharing

[@Cameo19]

Thank you both, excellent conversation.

[@MrSnippety]

Thank you for this show ❤❤

[@ericarnow240]

This is not just about Syria. It's about a resurgence of the Ottoman Turkish Empire vs Western imperialism using Israel. And the Arab world with its many factions. Lots of conflict and suffering ahead.

[@purplementhol3388]

Using lSRL?? Do you really think lSRLGOVT was That Dvmbss when they built basically by Zl0NlSM that many deeply bowing to??? Lol

[@StateOfPurgatory]

When a Vijay and Brian speaks I am all ears

[@Chucku153]

Excellent Recap of history!! Thanks Vijay

[@daiu48]

Very necessary and informative background to the current situation in Syria. The oil supply route to Israel is a very important factor. Without oil , no IDF. Arab religious and factional disunity only benefits Zionist illegal territorial gains in Syria and prolongs the agony. Will the corruption trial succeed in unseating the Israeli PM? Will Egypt and Israel open the southern border ?

[@brucebruchelle3980]

Guys such a great show thank you 🙏 ⭐️👏

[@daniellacutter301]

Sorry to say, this is about pipeline and oil and gas.

[@ColeNasrallah]

And the socialist roots of Levantine democracy, including (especially) the Ba'ath party. Can't let folks share the wealth of their nations with their citizens. Heavens no. 😉

[@nrao8977]

Keep struggling More power to you all

[@starfish7558]

American doctrines oppose formation/existence of any nationalistic Democratic regimes in countries rich in mineral/energy resources. Israel roll is to safeguard such goal.

[@PermjitBir]

Thank you for this clear assessmeng from Vijay.

[@PalestineBookCafe]

When I tried to promote my video o SYRIA's collapse, KZbin didnt have an option for "syria" as a place I could promote my video!! What the heck??? Why has syria disappeared from the dropdown of countries??

[@SIR46661]

Israel & Turkey stole it !

[@Luminous-h2o]

KZbin is not going to allow their own platform to be used against their own national political interests. Even if it's a democracy to use their platform to a certain extent, it's algorithm and functionality serves only youtube's national political interests.

[@Chubbchubb2313]

😢 Says alot about how quickly " manufactured consent " is enforced.

[@cheri238]

Vijay Prashad should be on every independent podcast for sure! I love his books and Tariq Ali's. It is so easy to understand. Thank you both.

[@harjjnderbrar2930]

Sir you doing great job Thanks

[@CD-ev2vy]

V jay good to hear your perspective .

[@mansooraqureshi2696]

As much as Mr Vijay Prashad is spot on of his indepth Understanding of Middle East n the West's role in destroying it, the fact is minorities lived well under Assad,in fact, protected n privileged, same in Iraq under Saddam. But what is missing here is the bigger picture: it is majority Syrian Population that was disenfranchised, pushed down the ladder, oppressed n tortured by Assad's cronies.., somebody please talk about that, too, would be fair. Now, everybody wishes that all Syrians are treated well,no bloodshed happens.,but bloodshed is also inflicted by CIA..... Syria needs strong allies,it can't survive on its own,considering the fact US n Israel have destroyed it to the core. Assad was a failed leader who sustained his Power, didn't introduce reforms....didn't win his People. Syrians have suffered like Palestinians,the only difference is Palestinians are disappearing in aerial Power of Israel under Plan supported by the West n ditched by Arab Regimes who have also occupied their people to subjugation. New Middle East has to come with unity,solidarity n good leadership. That should be the goal of Arabs.

[@Jakob3000]

Very insightful perspective on what’s going on in Syria. Thank you!

[@drthomason7043]

Thank you for givng me another view of this middle eastern chaos that will effect us all internationally.

[@masonparsaye2708]

As always great interview and very informative

[@mmojave]

57:32 That's right. And why hasn't the UN said anything to condemn Israel on this action?

[@TheTruthwillOut442]

Vijay Prashad is always so impressive. What a deep knowledge of the history and the conflicts of the region.

[@barbara-b5m]

Whether or not Jolani is Syrian seems to be a disputed fact. Laith Marouf claims he is Saudi and gave a long explanation of why he took the name Jolani. IDK, Marouf was interviewed recently by Dimitri Lascaris

[@moogie530]

Interesting discussion, thanks

[@WahidaJoosub]

Great synopsis of the Syrian situation over the last two decades. I wonder, do you guys give any credence to the concept that - Russia and Iran concluded getting involved in Syria at this time, would have been a trap?

[@alsadat77]

Vijay prashad you are a gem!

[@SUZESTONE]

Even when it's explained, I find this hard to comprehend.

[@uditpinxit]

Really good conversation, thank you.

[@abdulghani8269]

Greeting from Germany .FREE PALESTINE.

[@eamar0509]

Thank you من القدس المحتلة ☝️💚🇵🇸

[@SM-df9hm]

Very well explained with strong reasoning attached. This discussion was rich because it contained a lot of out of box thinking without dogmatism. Hopefully China, India, Iran and Russia will make a better use of SCO and BRICS to significantly increase cooperation and exchange of ideas in order to shrink the extremism in central and south Asia in order to significantly boost security, trade and friendly interactions. Growth of any kind of religious extremism within or near SCO and/or BRICS will cause serious problems for the future of these organizations. It would also be prudent within these two organizations to demote the countries that fail to adhere to the security principles of these organizations.

[@gloriakelly707]

And Israel is so blatantly driving around with the Israel flag flinging so bold and it must be very sore for the Syrians

[@kapilsethia9284]

They will direct their anger towards minorities.

[@susantambling527]

Great segment very informative

[@s.mohammadmirlohi9864]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@AlternativeMediaJointCenter]

You all must hear Kevork Almassian. On the very first day of demonstrations in Daraa, 7 police forces were killed

[@Global_just]

He’s an Armenian descent, a minority in Syria but Sunni majority had been imprisoned and tortured throughout the whole regime in years

[@AlternativeMediaJointCenter]

@Global_just firstly he said it too, but Majority of Syrian Army were Sunnis

[@fleur2571]

Alastair Crooke has his version on events in Syria , look it up

[@Robert_Bob_Bobrob]

Interesting.

[@Shanti-0M]

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[@inthefieldunderthesky]

Wonderful, two thirds through and will come back tomorrow. Thankyou.

[@Namak91]

You should interview Kevork Almassian

[@Whatis2468]

His view is narrow.

[@Namak91]

@@Whatis2468 not at all

[@moeali9790]

did anyone find the article vijay mentioned? please link it? (the US stealing oil from Syria)

[@khanofcaledonia6413]

Bashar's army never fired a bullet against Israel. The Bathist junta even gave away Golan heights and has not done anything to get it back. Vijay a person of Indian origin, is obviously not aware of the sufferings of the Syrian people at the hands of the dictator Bashar and his cronies. If can't speak to Syrians at least look at the news reports of Sydnaya torcher and execution prison.

[@vanessaconroy41]

I just realised who Satanyahu reminds me of....Golem...lord of the rings....my precious!! 💞

[@StateOfPurgatory]

We went through that experience that music was haram in Iran but people win you can’t control the music or art

[@theedoctar]

Vijay is full of knowledge of wisdom

[@SuperAmir2011]

I don’t think Westerners understand that the Muslim world doesn’t view Ottoman rule as bad. In fact, they were proud of being part of a strong Islamic empire. Everything functioned well and fairly for them, and they weren’t mistreated. It is Western colonialism that they resent because the West mistreated them and extracted their wealth. Muslims see the Ottomans as part of their identity, and the creation of modern nation-states was forced upon them due to Western meddling and instigating uprisings. Most Muslims wish to restore that sense of unity, except for a handful who were educated in the West and view all forms of colonialism through a Western lens. For many, these small Muslim nations are seen as artificial and imposed by the West.

[@kapilsethia9284]

They want khilafat and sharia back. Western right wingers understand that in their racist or supermesist views, specially in Europe.

[@SuperAmir2011]

@@kapilsethia9284 You are correct about Sharia and the Caliphate, but Muslims do not view race in that way according to Islamic doctrine. Additionally, minorities are to be treated equally and granted the exact same rights, although it would remain an Islamic state. The Sharia often portrayed by small, disorganized, and impoverished factions with little understanding of Islamic jurisprudence is not the same as state-sponsored Sharia implemented in an organized manner. Proper Sharia ensures rights for everyone and is entirely different from the misconceptions people may have. Furthermore, there is no desire to impose this system on non-Muslim lands-that is another myth. Sharia would only apply where the population is predominantly Muslim and the land is already considered Islamic.

[@Msladybug2626]

Great historical context, thanks for the explanation

[@farishtajebran7317]

Salutations to this guest🫡 As a Muslim Afghan American the explanation is spot on without hurting or insulting Islam and Muslims! Thank you for this episode and this awesome guest!

[@siddharthelango4316]

Vijay is such a good storyteller

[@leroitiaks]

Of all the leftists English speaking historians, V Prashad is arguably one of the best. And unlike many US leftist historians who enjoy their bourgeois life while mainly producing books (for prosperity?), Vijay is actually involved in building internationalist movements that is not focused on a single country or minority.

[@leroitiaks]

However, people involved in the Axis of Resistance have repeatedly said that the loss of Syria is NOT a major defeat for the Axis, though it is a serious strategic setback. The difference between defeat and strategic setbacks are important here. While Vijay is correct on his history, he forgot to mention how Syria's stance changed in the past couple of years, particularly when Al Assad's government decided to try rapprochement with the GCC countries (Gulf monarchies) by scaling down collaboration with the Axis (including refusal to open a front on the Golan Height as the start of the Gaza genocide) as well as refusing Chinese investment proposals for rebuilding (which means a Turkey & Saudi ways to deal with BRICS vountries as whole), which likely led to Russians and Iranians refusing to update anti-air defense systems in the country.

[@vinlennox7658]

Doesnt look like liberation anyway. That is for sure.

[@shi06749]

Those Sunnis remained in the army at gunpoint.

[@MoSec9]

Tgank you so much. I’m a fan of Vijay Prasbad. I just have to correct the host and say that the population celebrating in the streets are in fact “THE population”, to use your words. They are by far the majority population if we want to talk in these colonial terms. This reminds me of the language around US invasion of Iraq and the illegal war and coup against its government and you knew the history of that. But CNN and every idiot in Washington who couldn’t tell Shia from Sunni were all speaking of majority this minority that. I’m disheartened when I hear the left and supposedly progressive people talk like that simply because they don’t share the enthusiasm of Syrians and their happiness for the demise of the most brutal regime of them all. A regime that makes Saddam’s regime seem like an angle. We can respect that at least instead of being like robots with predictable reactions.

[@glebperch7585]

What exactly was so terrible about Assad regime?

[@KingofKingsOmnipotent]

Vijay world greatest politician

[@Oh7fstzr]

Where is it going? It's going to Turkey.

[@mabo3506]

Just a Zelensky 2

[@purplementhol3388]

I need a Rational Comments, but I see Only Praise for a Commentator. That's exactly like Pop Culture Fans who don't actually care about actual point or skills.

[@KingofKingsOmnipotent]

Kevork Best Sirian expert

[@truecatholic1]

I allege that KZbin has banned me from chatting on all channels.

[@PrinceOfLight4]

Ahh,,, Socialists!¿ Right after their stand, they're no longer "Socialists"😅 All of a sudden, they're Communists😅!!!

[@Taichientaoyin]

they speak truth you fool, communists or not.

[@lawrencengu9505]

Hi Vijay, why has China not commented on Syria? It seems odd that China showed huge support during the Assad family's visit to China and coordinated a dedicated flight route and an international Air Force escort for the Assad-chartered flight from Syria to China. This can be ridiculed by other nations that China is all talk and can not be depended on.

[@lawrencengu9505]

@@Whatis2468 Very disappointed of your comments, actually sad. Still I Wish you healthy and happy.

[@Whatis2468]

​@@lawrencengu9505geopolitics its cruel, take care of your own backyard before helping others.

[@lukejones9893]

I’m 20 min into this discussion and I’m totally lost. Lots of details, but I don’t understand what VJP is trying to say. . . what is the point? It just sounds like a bunch of facts thrown into a blender.

[@noemiarias9669]

👍❤️🙏

[@ingridhildebrandt8053]

Kadyrow is sent to help HTS! We shall see. I hope Jolani will be successful with his wish to integrate all fractions.

[@imaxinebrown694]

What does it mean for Africa?

[@ChicagoTurtle1]

Certainly, religion is a big topic for this conflict. It doesn’t mean it’s incoherent. As Vijay points out, firstly it’s a conflict between Suni and Shia. This has been utilized as a divide-and-conquer opportunity for Israel and America. But make no mistake, the Suni jihadists are not real Muslims. Real Muslims are not pro-violence like this. And real Muslims (who are the big majority) will stand on the side of Gaza, Palestine, humanity, anti-imperialism, anti-Zionism, and anti-oppression. So these “jihadists” who collaborate with America and Israel, then turn a blind eye towards Gaza are not true Muslims. They worship money and absolute power.

[@purplementhol3388]

Religions?? You sounds so much like those who watch Propaganda. Learn from PLSTN Topic that for decades, many thoughts it's Religion until 2024 footages and facts spread.

[@PermjitBir]

I think smoking is ok in Islam. Jewish women also cover their hair and christian women too. Need to find the foundational links in alll these three higly influential religions.

[@zunairaehsan5560]

Syria is cooked

[@jimoconnor6382]

I want to marry a Syrian girl.

[@ArquiVeo]

I eonder if the drought was geoengineered (?)

[@ahsimiksnabac6576]

sorry Vi, but ur FULL OF SHIT ABOUT HezzB, you really need to do some home werk, you appear NOT to have ur finger on the pulse.

[@michaelmoore6484]

Why don't you turn off you microphone while sneezing and coughing? It's annoying and disrespectful to the (great) guest.

[@fireh3211]

39:28 those hands movement reminds me of Netanyahu or Israel spoke persons I think there is something along, if your hands are hidden from view people will become wary of you psychologically.

[@zenwisdom4259]

No country has done more to the Syrian people than Turkey. Saving the lives of 4 ml Syrians from certain death by the regime and has been taken care of them for the last 14 years costing the Turkish taxpayers over 40 bn $ yet you don't hear that in the Western media.

[@ezilmez1]

This guy Vijay biased against Turkey without knowing real reasons.

[@FrostRare]

7:17 Brian did you just fart? 7:41

[@jonmark-zq6mv]

unbelievable nonsense - this is probably the best exposition of why this movement is so irrelevant in the world

[@Jin-oq2qu]

Why is the fast talking indian talking about Syria?

[@YuTg-or8rc]

Saying hezbollah is weak because they didn't go into isreal is a speculation that goes both ways it wad isrealis who tried and failed to go into Lebanon. And the new al qaeda government still has to deal with oil being stolen , sanctions . And consolidating opposing groups like Kurdish terrorist

[@fireh3211]

And the Uighurs who will use Syria as the base to attack China (anti-BRICS) If they can't attack China directly they will probably harass the silk road.

[@kbkam4044]

Vijay is an intelligent dude

[@dylnthmsn420]

North Hamptons own.

[@Sp3ll633]

Oh wow look they wanna lure money from you 😂

[@sidkharab2633]

Free palestine ❤

[@ricardocarranza2452]

TRUMP!!🇺🇸🇺🇸