023 - Raed Fares: The Man Who Built a Civil Society in a War Zone

023 - Raed Fares: The Man Who Built a Civil Society in a War Zone

Author: Arab Tyrant Manual Podcast March 18, 2019 Duration: 20:55
On Friday, November 23nd, Raed Fares was assassinated in northern Syria by masked gunmen suspected of being affiliated with al-Qaeda. This episode features an interview we recorded with him at the Oslo Freedom Forum in 2017, in which he told us what the Syrian revolution meant to him, and why he would not give up hope. Raed will be remembered forever as a visionary, and this interview shows why. You can find a video version of the interview on our website, with a transcript (coming soon) in English and Arabic: https://arabtyrantmanual.com/videos/interview-with-raed-fares-the-man-who-built-a-civil-society-in-a-warzone%E2%80%8B/ Raed Fares' Oslo Freedom Forum speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlWt-kI7_LQ You can also read Iyad's obituary of Raed in the Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/democracy-post/wp/2018/11/27/remembering-raed-fares-who-believed-that-syria-would-be-saved-by-its-people/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.befa532c3304

Hosted by Iyad El-Baghdadi and Ahmed Gatnash, the Arab Tyrant Manual Podcast is a detailed examination of how power is consolidated and abused across the world. While grounded in the complex political realities of the Middle East and North Africa, the analysis extends far beyond, dissecting the universal playbook used by authoritarian regimes. Each episode breaks down a specific strategy or tactic, from propaganda and surveillance to coercion and legal manipulation, explaining not just how these mechanisms function but why they are so effective. This isn't merely an academic exercise; the conversation consistently turns toward the practical methods of resistance and resilience employed by citizens and movements pushing back against repression. Listening to this podcast provides a clearer lens through which to understand current events, framing the headlines within the deeper, often hidden, structures of control and dissent. The discussions are informed, nuanced, and directly engaged with the stakes of political freedom, offering listeners a vital toolkit for deciphering the actions of modern governments. You'll find the Arab Tyrant Manual Podcast to be an essential resource for anyone seeking to comprehend the enduring struggle between authoritarianism and the human desire for self-determination, all through candid, expert analysis that connects regional expertise to global patterns.
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Duration: 1:01:25
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