The Foreign Report

This week we dive deep into the fall of the Assad regime and the turbulent future of Syria. We explore how Russia’s war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict destabilized Assad’s grip on power. Who are the biggest winners and losers in the aftermath? We break down Turkey's strategic moves, Israel’s dominance in the Golan Heights, and Russia's next steps in maintaining influence. Plus, what does the rise of HTS and their new caretaker government mean for Syria’s reintegration into the world? Follow The Show:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreignreportshow/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foreignreportlpnThreads: https://www.threads.net/@foreignreportshowWebsite: https://www.foreignreportshow.com/ Follow the Hosts:  https://www.instagram.com/seenanow/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/samanism/ Articles referenced this episode:https://www.reuters.com/technology/google-says-it-has-cracked-quantum-computing-challenge-with-new-chip-2024-12-09/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c791ng0zvl3ohttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/haiti-massacre-cite-soleil-port-au-prince-gang-violence-un-death-toll/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/world/middleeast/israel-netanyahu-corruption-trial-testimony.htmlhttps://www.economist.com/europe/2024/12/10/syrian-rebels-have-dealt-a-blow-to-vladimir-putins-naval-ambitionshttps://edition.cnn.com/2024/12/06/middleeast/syria-rebel-forces-hayat-tahrir-al-sham-al-jolani-intl-latam/index.html

It’s chaos in Syria as the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seizes Aleppo, the commercial heart of the nation. With Hezbollah weakened, Russia distracted, and Turkey playing a complex game, we dissect the forces reshaping Syria's conflict. What role does the U.S. play, and how are Kurdish proxies responding? Tune in this week as we attempt to connect the dots! Follow The Show:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreignreportshow/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foreignreportlpnThreads: https://www.threads.net/@foreignreportshowWebsite: https://www.foreignreportshow.com/ Follow the Hosts:  https://www.instagram.com/seenanow/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/samanism/ Articles referenced this episode:https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/chinese-ship-suspected-of-deliberately-dragging-anchor-for-100-miles-to-cut-baltic-cables-395f65d1https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-reacts-to-hezbollah-truce-violations-france-said-accusing-israel-of-transgressions/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/03/world/middleeast/israel-hezbollah-cease-fire-violations.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/dec/03/south-korea-declares-emergency-martial-law-yoon-suk-yeol-north-korea-latest-updates?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_guhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/3/georgia-protests-whats-behind-them-and-whats-nexthttps://www.npr.org/2024/11/30/g-s1-36285/how-a-syrian-rebel-group-pulled-off-its-stunning-seizure-of-aleppohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0EZ_Itt-Ag

It’s Thanksgiving! The perfect time for us to dive into Bob Woodward’s latest book, WAR. Woodward takes us into the high-stakes world of geopolitics—from Putin’s saber-rattling and Ukraine’s tank diplomacy to Biden’s tense exchanges with Netanyahu. Along the way, we uncover chilling moments, surprising anecdotes (birds mistaken for drones!), and pivotal decisions that shaped global conflicts. Plus, a look at MBS’s burner phone collection and Merkel’s showdown with Putin’s Labrador. Join us for a feast of foreign policy insights with a side of juicy insider goss!Follow The Show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreignreportshow/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foreignreportlpnThreads: https://www.threads.net/@foreignreportshowWebsite: https://www.foreignreportshow.com/ Follow the Hosts:https://www.instagram.com/seenanow/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/samanism/

From Chinese cyber espionage to the groundbreaking Stuxnet worm, we are diving deep into the dark world of state-sponsored hacking. We unpack how China’s vast network of private contractors is reshaping global cyber warfare, explore the shocking leak that exposed their operations, and reveal the crafty techniques used to infiltrate systems worldwide. All that plus, we revisit Stuxnet—how the US and Israel’s digital weapon sabotaged Iran’s nuclear ambitions and forever changed the battlefield. Follow The Show:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreignreportshow/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foreignreportlpnThreads: https://www.threads.net/@foreignreportshowWebsite: https://www.foreignreportshow.com/ Follow the Hosts:  https://www.instagram.com/seenanow/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/samanism/ Articles referenced this episode:https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-missile-attack-sumy-5cd4f9fe2cee1ae8aed67d63c22b0703https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/world/middleeast/us-veto-gaza-ceasefire.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/world/americas/biden-xi-meeting.html?utm_source=WPR+Free+Newsletter&utm_campaign=5564a88d8c-daily-review-nonsubs-111824&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6e36cc98fd-5564a88d8c-65239767&mc_cid=5564a88d8chttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12207833/Chinese-secret-police-Australian-Andrew-Phelan-grilled-cops-fake-email-threats.html