How will the Syrian government deal with its growing security challenges? Renewed fighting between the army and Syrian Democratic Forces is highlighting the volatility facing the country. A truce is now in place, but will it lead to an agreement to integrate the SDF militia into the army?

In this episode: 

• Haid Haid, Researcher, Chatham House.
• Steven Heydemann, Professor and Middle East Studies Program Director, Smith College.
• Omer Ozkizilcik, Nonresident Fellow, Syria Project, Atlantic Council's Middle East Program.

Host: Dareen Abughaida

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