Kevork Almassian on the Syrian conflict and the fall of Assad - Fight Back Ep. 57

Kevork Almassian, an Armenian Orthodox Christian and award-winning journalist, came on the podcast to discuss the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, US and Israeli involvement in Assad’s downfall, what life is like currently in Syria, the Armenian genocide, the impact of U.S. sanctions, Western media manipulation when covering the conflict, and much more.

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00:00 Intro

00:21 Complexities of the Syrian Conflict

02:29 Assad's Regime and Western Relations

08:49 US Involvement and Covert Operations

14:22 Life Under Assad vs. Current Situation

21:14 Sectarian Violence and Radical Groups

32:09 Israel's Role and Regional Dynamics

42:27 Western Influence and Media Manipulation

46:11 The Impact of Online Speech

46:30 Debating Historical Events

46:53 Armenian Genocide Controversy

48:54 Geopolitical Tensions in Armenia

51:58 The Syrian Conflict and International Involvement

53:34 Economic Sanctions and Their Consequences

55:28 The Role of the U.S. and Trump in Syria

57:23 The Fall of Assad's Regime

01:03:30 International Reactions and Future Prospects

01:11:15 The Importance of Advocacy and Awareness

01:20:08 Reflections on Leadership and Integrity

01:24:25 Concluding Thoughts