Syria Rebuilds Relations with Regional Foes Despite Ongoing US Opposition

Syria Rebuilds Relations with Regional Foes Despite Ongoing US Opposition

Author: MintPress News November 4, 2021 Duration: 38:53
Welcome to MintCast, the official MintPress News podcast featuring dissenting voices the establishment would rather silence. Today MintCast host Mnar Adley is joined by Vanessa Beeley, an independent investigative journalist and war correspondent based in Damascus, Syria. While the U.S. military occupies a third of Syria -- mostly in the northeast, controlling Syria's vast oil reserves and water supplies -- Syria continues to rebuild after nearly a decade of destabilization efforts by ...

Hosted by Mnar Muhawesh, MintCast is the flagship audio project from MintPress News, offering a platform for perspectives often pushed to the margins of mainstream conversation. This isn't about rehearsed political talking points; instead, each episode sits down with independent journalists, researchers, and thinkers whose analyses challenge conventional narratives. You'll hear detailed discussions that dig into the underreported stories and complex global issues shaping our world, from foreign policy and economic structures to media integrity and social movements. The conversations are built on a foundation of dissenting thought, providing context and depth that goes far beyond headlines. Tune into this podcast for a substantive and critical examination of power, presented through voices that prioritize evidence and accountability over access and affiliation. It’s a resource for anyone seeking to understand the forces at play behind the news cycle, delivered through long-form interviews that value complexity over simplicity.
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