In Syria's civil war, Russia, Iran, Turkey, the US and Arab states are all backing different factions. A swift opposition offensive has come as a shock. So how will these powers react?

In this episode:

• Omer Ozkizilcik, Director, Turkish Studies, Omran Center for Strategic Studies. 
• Hassan Ahmadian, Professor, University of Tehran. 
• Vyacheslav Matuzov, Chairman, Russian Society of Friendship with Arab Countries. 

Host: James Bays 

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