The Syrian Fighting: Fears of a Wider Breakdown

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Clashes between syrian government forces and members of the #druze minority in sweida have recently intensified, drawing in israeli involvement and once again raising concerns about the collapse of Syria’s fragile post-war balance. What began as a local dispute between a Druze man and members of a Bedouin tribe has now sparked broader sectarian tensions. Dr. Atef Abdel Gawad discussed this important topic with our distinguished guests: Omar Almuqdad journalist and filmmaker from Syria. Farouk Belal – Farouk Belal is a Syrian-American activist and community organizer. He moved to the U.S. in 2006 and pursued an MS in Business at George Washington University. Farouk is the Co-Founder of the Syrian Cultural House and led the SyriaFest project in Washington, DC. At the community organizing level, Farouk worked closely with key community members to engage, mobilize, and empower the Syrian American community in the DMV area. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board at the Syrian American Council. Rami Nakhla – Rami Nakhla is a Yale World Fellow and veteran Syrian human rights and political activist. He co-founded and served as spokesperson for the Local Coordination Committees during the Syrian uprising, and was a founding member of the Syrian National Council. He has held key roles at the U.S. Institute of Peace and No Peace Without Justice, focusing on Syria’s post-conflict transition and war crimes documentation. Today, he is also a successful Syrian refugee entrepreneur in the U.S. The episode was broadcast on July 25, 2025 US Arab Radio can be heard on wnzk 690 AM, WDMV 700 AM, and WPAT 930 AM. Please visit: www.facebook.com/USArabRadio/ Web site : arabradio.us/ Online Radio: www.radio.net/s/usarabradio Twitter : twitter.com/USArabRadio Instagram : www.instagram.com/usarabradio/ Youtube : US Arab Radio