{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64fc8470defa1f0011d1a4d6/6a9a93b529a35c4befa3b77d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How Independent is the New Syria? | Qutaiba Idlbi","description":"<p>Help us expand our Muslim media project here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membership</p><p><br></p><p>Donate to our charity partner Baitulmaal here:</p><p>http://btml.us/thinkingmuslim</p><p><br></p><p>What does Syria look like after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, and has the country truly secured its independence?</p><p><br></p><p>Muhammad Jalal speaks with Qutaiba Idlibi about the political realities facing the new Syria, from relations with the United States, Turkey and the Gulf to the challenge of rebuilding state institutions after years of war and dictatorship.</p><p><br></p><p>They discuss Syria’s economic recovery, foreign influence, Israel, transitional justice, the Kurdish question, minority communities and the danger of replacing one form of authoritarianism with another.</p><p><br></p><p>Can Syria rebuild on its own terms, or will the pressures of regional and global powers shape what comes next?</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Find Qutaiba Idlbi here:</p><p>IG: https://www.instagram.com/lequtaiba/</p><p>X: https://x.com/Qidlbi</p><p><br></p><p>Become a member here:</p><p>https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membership</p><p><br></p><p>Or give your one-off donation here:</p><p>https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/donate</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to the audio version of the podcast:</p><p><br></p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636a</p><p><br></p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762</p><p><br></p><p>Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merch</p><p><br></p><p>Find us on:</p><p><br></p><p>WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDYCfV5PO199ImLqZ34</p><p><br></p><p>X: https://x.com/thinking_muslim</p><p><br></p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-thinking-muslim/</p><p><br></p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/</p><p><br></p><p>Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslim</p><p><br></p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingmuslim.bsky.social</p><p><br></p><p>Threads: https://www.threads.com/@thinkingmuslimpodcast</p><p><br></p><p>Find Muhammad Jalal here:</p><p>X: https://twitter.com/jalalayn</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jalalayns/</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.com</p><p><br></p><p>Website Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer:</p><p>The views expressed in this video are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent the views of the host, producers, platform, or any affiliated organisation. This content is provided for lawful, informational, and analytical purposes only, and should not be taken as professional advice. Viewer discretion is advised.</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps: </p><p>00:00 – Introduction</p>","author_name":"Muhammad Jalal"}