Can tension in Aleppo be contained? | Syria’s War

The Syrian military and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, or SDF, have taken half in clashes in Aleppo metropolis this week.

The violence displays a deep rift between the 2 sides, and plenty of rounds of talks have thus far failed to achieve widespread floor.

The SDF seeks a decentralised system of presidency – with areas underneath its management having a sure degree of autonomy.

However the authorities in Damascus desires to centralise energy.

So, what does all of it imply for Syria’s unity?

Presenter: James Bays

Friends:

Labib Nahhas – Syria analyst

Omer Ozkizilcik – Nonresident fellow for the Syria Undertaking within the Atlantic Council’s Center East programme.

Rob Geist Pinfold – Lecturer in worldwide safety at King’s Faculty London