The Syrian Civil War Pt.9: Aimen’s Nephew Answers the Call to Jihad

Conflicted reaches the final episode of Season 5! We've journeyed
from Africa to the historic toppling of the Assad regime in Syria,
and now, to bring the season to a close, Thomas is joined once
again by Aimen to reassess all the topics we’ve discussed this
season. In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Aimen and
Thomas discuss the state of Syria following 14 years of civil war,
exploring the new complexities for Al-Sharaa’s regime. As with our
previous Syria episodes, Aimen then shares a truly moving and
tragic story about his nephew, Ibrahim, who, at just 19, traveled
to Syria to fight. Aimen reflects on Ibrahim's motivations, the
difficult conversations they had, and the profound impact of his
nephew's death on him, especially in light of the recent fall of
Damascus.  The conversation then shifts to the challenges
facing President Ahmad Al-Sharaa's new government in Syria. Aimen
provides an insider's view on the internal threats and
opportunities for stabilisation, highlighting key areas like food
security, electricity, and telecommunications infrastructure. 
Finally, Thomas and Aimen broaden their scope to discuss the wider
regional implications - from the war in Gaza, to a survey of
Africa’s role in the multipolar world. While season 5 has come to a
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