Celebrations in Syria after the US president announced that he's lifting decades of sanctions. Donald Trump says his decision will give the nation a chance at greatness after years of civil war. So, can Syria's new leadership deliver on the hopes of the people and rebuild the country?

In this episode: 

• Sinan Hatahet, Non-Resident Fellow, Atlantic Council's Syria Project. 
• Joshua Landis, Director, Center for Middle East Studies, University of Oklahoma. 
• Omar Alshogre, Director, Detainee Affairs, Syrian Emergency Task Force. 

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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