81 - What Am Syria?

Pre-conflict Syria was a beautiful country with a vibrant and inclusive culture. Unfortunately, the atrocities of the last few years have completely overshadowed this. The global perception of Syria has shifted to one of war, hardship, and displacement. How did this happen? Will peace ever be possible? Steve and Richie chat to journalist Razan Ibraheem to find out. "The Past is a Foreign Country" Exhibition ----- Want to hear our drunken bonus episode? Buy us a beer and leave us your email address, or tweet about the show and tag us with @whatampolitics ----- whatampolitics.games whatampolitics.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter Theme music by Supermarket Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices