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Jan 2025
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What do Germany and France want from Syr...

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Germany and France's foreign ministers visit Syria telling the new leadership that lifting sanctions will depend on how the country's political future develops. So what do both sides want from each other - and what divides them?

In this Episode:  

  • Haid Haid, Syrian Columnist and Consulting Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House.
  • Marie Forestier, Senior Adviser, European Institute of Peace. 
  • Galip Dalay, Non-resident Senior Fellow, Middle East Council on Global Affairs.

Host: Neave Barker

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