A Conversation with Ambassador James Jeffrey on Syria’s Shifting Dynamics

MEP Coordinator Yusuf Can discusses the rapidly changing situation in Syria with MEP Chair Ambassador James Jeffrey, focusing on the recent rebel advances around Aleppo and Hama. They examine the strategic factors behind Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's gains, the Assad regime's countermeasures, and the roles of Russia and Iran. The conversation also explores Turkey’s evolving involvement in northern Syria and its broader objectives, as well as the implications for U.S. policy.