They've been largely neutral during 12 years of war -- but now Syria's Druze are protesting in their heartland. They're demanding Bashar al-Assad to step down. But why now? What's really behind their anger? And could these demonstrations gain momentum? 

Join host Imran Khan

Guests:

Mouaz Moustafa - Executive Director, Syrian Emergency Task Force.

Joshua Landis - Director of Center for Middle East Studies, Oklahoma University.

Steven Heydemann - Middle East Studies Program Director, Smith College.

They've been largely neutral during 12 years of war -- but now Syria's Druze are protesting in their heartland. They're demanding Bashar al-Assad to step down. But why now? What's really behind their anger? And could these demonstrations gain momentum? 
Join host Imran Khan
Guests:
Mouaz Moustafa - Executive Director, Syrian Emergency Task Force.
Joshua Landis - Director of Center for Middle East Studies, Oklahoma University.
Steven Heydemann - Middle East Studies Program Director, Smith College.

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Why are Syria's Druze calling for Bashar al-Assad to resign now?

Hezbollah has been attacking Israel - as it pummels southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut.

That's despite the Lebanese government's ban on Hezbollah's military activities.

What will be the fallout for Lebanon?

In this episode: 
Heiko Wimmen, Project Director Iraq, Syria, Lebanon for the International Crisis Group
Nimrod Novik, former Senior Policy Adviser to Shimon Peres and member of Leadership of Commanders for Israel's Security
Nabeel Khoury, former U.S. Diplomat and non-resident fellow at the Arab Center.

Host: James Bays

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Hezbollah has been attacking Israel - as it pummels southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut.
That's despite the Lebanese government's ban on Hezbollah's military activities.
What will be the fallout for Lebanon?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Heiko Wimmen, Project Director Iraq, Syria, Lebanon for the International Crisis Group</li>
<li>Nimrod Novik, former Senior Policy Adviser to Shimon Peres and member of Leadership of Commanders for Israel's Security</li>
<li>Nabeel Khoury, former U.S. Diplomat and non-resident fellow at the Arab Center.</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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Will Hezbollah drag Lebanon into the US-Israel war on Iran?

Iran stands at a crossroads. With its top leadership assassinated early in the joint US-Israeli offensive, the remaining layers of power have been trying to maintain control. There are concerns that after January's mass anti-government demonstrations, this war would lead to chaos.

In this episode: 
Sasan Karimi, former deputy to Iran's Vice President for Strategic Affairs
Maha Yahya, Director of the Malcolm H Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center
Christopher Hill, former US diplomat and ambassador to Iraq

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom 

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Iran stands at a crossroads. With its top leadership assassinated early in the joint US-Israeli offensive, the remaining layers of power have been trying to maintain control. There are concerns that after January's mass anti-government demonstrations, this war would lead to chaos.
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Sasan Karimi, former deputy to Iran's Vice President for Strategic Affairs</li>
<li>Maha Yahya, Director of the Malcolm H Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center</li>
<li>Christopher Hill, former US diplomat and ambassador to Iraq</li>
</ul>
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom&nbsp;
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 How is the war playing out in Iran?

Iran attacks Gulf Arab states, hitting civilian buildings and energy infrastructure, as well as U.S. bases. The impact of the American-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic is felt across the region. What does this mean for Gulf states' relations with Iran and with the US? 

In this episode: 
Abdulaziz Alghashian, Senior non-resident fellow at the Gulf International Forum
Bader Al Saif, Professor at Kuwait University, specialising in Middle East history and politics
Foad Izadi, Professor in the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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Iran attacks Gulf Arab states, hitting civilian buildings and energy infrastructure, as well as U.S. bases.&nbsp;The impact of the American-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic is felt across the region.&nbsp;What does this mean for Gulf states' relations with Iran and with the US?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Abdulaziz Alghashian, Senior non-resident fellow at the Gulf International Forum</li>
<li>Bader Al Saif, Professor at Kuwait University, specialising in Middle East history and politics</li>
<li>Foad Izadi, Professor in the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran</li>
</ul>
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
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Why are Syria's Druze calling for Bashar al-Assad to resign now?

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