Arab Nations Bring Isolated Syria Back Into The Fold
Big Take6 Jun 2023

Arab Nations Bring Isolated Syria Back Into The Fold

Syria is back in the 22-nation Arab League bloc after more than a decade of isolation. So what does this mean for countries outside the region, like the US? Bloomberg managing editor Sylvia Westall and reporter Daniel Flatley join guest host Rosalind Mathieson to talk about the impact of Syria’s reinstatement

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