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How Syria Changed the World

Documentary series presented by Ed Stourton.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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New World Order
Edward Stourton and guests consider how the 7-year Syrian conflict has shaped geopolitics.
01 Jun 2018,15 mins
Sectarianism
How the conflict exposed deep sectarian loyalties that run through the Middle East.
31 May 2018,15 mins
ISIS
The rapid rise, fall and legacy of the self-styled Islamic State.
30 May 2018,15 mins
Refugees
Edward Stourton and guests discuss the consequences of Syria's refugee crisis.
29 May 2018,15 mins
Intervention
Does the conflict mean that the idea of liberal interventionism is dead?
28 May 2018,15 mins