The Syrian Opposition in 2018
Channel: New America
Date: 2018-01-19

Ever since the Arab Spring protests broke out in Syria in 2011, the ensuing conflict between the government of Bashar al-Assad and Syrian opposition groups has gone through numerous shifts. With the fall of ISIS’ territorial holdings in the east of the country, advances by Syrian forces, and a new administration in the United States transforming the Syrian conflict, where does the Syrian opposition stand in 2018?

New America is pleased to welcome Osama Abu Zayd, a spokesman and representative of the Free Syrian Army to discuss these issues. Zayd has been a member of the Track 1 delegations at negotiations in Geneva and Astana, representing the Syrian opposition bilaterally and with transnational bodies such as the EU and UN. 

Join the conversation online using #Syria2018 and following @NewAmericaISP.

Participants: 

Osama Abu Zayd 
Spokesman, Free Syrian Army 
Moderator: 

Peter Bergen, @peterbergencnn
Vice President, New America 
Director, International Security Program, New America

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