
Prof. Jeffrey Sachs: The Geopolitics Of Syria’s Civil War | Transcript
Sachs: U.S.-Israeli policies fuel chaos in Syria and beyond. Assad’s fall increases instability; Iran’s role uncertain. Peace overtures ignored, conflict persists.

Sachs: U.S.-Israeli policies fuel chaos in Syria and beyond. Assad’s fall increases instability; Iran’s role uncertain. Peace overtures ignored, conflict persists.

Turkey’s tactical victory risks strategic instability. Managing alliances and Kurdish tensions while avoiding prolonged turmoil is crucial for the region’s future.

The West fails in wars, fuels chaos and jihadists. A war lobby dominates, but only a peace lobby can prevent self-destruction.

Jolani’s ascent to power destabilizes Syria further, benefiting Israel and weakening Assad’s allies. Syria faces potential chaos reminiscent of Libya.

Putin won’t abandon Iran for Turkey; Erdogan is unreliable, and Turkey can’t control Syria. Syria’s chaos benefits U.S. interests, prolonging the conflict.

Syria, a stage for proxy wars and geopolitical betrayals, endures a devastating humanitarian crisis amid global ambitions and controlled chaos.
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