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Know Your News! Understanding the Syrian Revolution in Under 4 Minutes

I’ve wanted to make a video about Syria for a long time, but Hank and I long ago agreed not to discuss news that the Internet is already doing a good job of discussing. But in the last couple weeks, when it became clear that neither the US nor Europe would intervene militarily in Syria, I felt like the story fell off the radar.

I wanted to provide some historical context so that people who don’t happen to know much about Syrian history can have a sense of who’s fighting and for what. The massive loss of life in Syria is a true tragedy, but if a freer and stable Syria doesn’t emerge, the tragedy will continue for decades.

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    We interrupt your dash for a very brief History/Political Science/Current Events lesson on the Syrian Revolution.
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    Aaaand this is probably why my dad’s family came to the States.
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    Excellent and concise video.
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