Syria
country in West Asia
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Syria
Michael Leiter - Opposition
OxfordUnion
Location where Russian troops and military bases were expanded.
190 - How to heal from trauma and break the cycle of shame
Peter Attia MD
Used as an example of a global crisis that can cause vicarious trauma in individuals who intensely follow news from there.
E164: Zuck’s Senate apology, Elon's comp package voided, crony capitalism, Reddit IPO, drone attack
All-In Podcast
A Middle Eastern country where US troops are deployed, despite calls for withdrawal. A US base on the border with Jordan was attacked by an Iraqi militia.
A Falling World: A Conversation with Peter Zeihan (Episode #355)
Sam Harris
Described as close to being a failed state and a factor in Israel's security strategy.
Skye Fitzgerald: Hunger, War, and Human Suffering | Lex Fridman Podcast #278
Lex Fridman
A country experiencing civil war and immense suffering, which Skye Fitzgerald covered in his documentary '50 Feet from Syria' and mentioned regarding civilian protection and military intervention.
E161: US strikes Houthis, market instability, Q1 rate cuts in doubt, Carta's major mishap, DEI
All-In Podcast
A country where US military bases are reportedly under continued attack, contributing to Middle East volatility.
Hubris & Chaos: A Conversation with Rory Stewart (Episode #352)
Sam Harris
Country mentioned in relation to Obama's failure to uphold 'red lines', impacting US reputation.
Jared Kushner: Israel-Hamas War, paths forward, macro picture, AI
All-In Podcast
Mentioned in the context of its civil war, where 500,000 people were killed, highlighting the regional instability Trump inherited.
The Infernal Logic of Jihad: A Conversation with Graeme Wood (Episode #339)
Sam Harris
Nation run by an Alawite Shia government that is a supporter of Hamas.
All-In Summit: In conversation with Graham Allison
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a country where the US engaged in military action following 9/11, with reflections on the necessity and justification of such interventions.
#AIS: Glenn Greenwald & Matt Taibbi discuss the new political divide, moderated by David Sacks
All-In Podcast
Country where US interventions are discussed as a disastrous foreign policy issue that contributed to Trump's 2016 victory.
In conversation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a source of refugees following the Iraq War and its aftermath.
E82: All-In Summit: Claire Cormier Thielke on China + Q&A with Flexport's Ryan Petersen
All-In Podcast
A crisis region where Flexport.org initially focused its humanitarian relief efforts before expanding.
Culture with Brian Chesky and Alfred Lin (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 10)
Y Combinator
One of the few countries excluded from the list of countries where Airbnb hosts operate, illustrating the global reach of the platform.
Game Theory #13: Epstein's World
Predictive History
Mentioned as being in opposition to an alliance of Saudi Arabia, Israel, and the UAE.
The Learning Journey for Refugee Teens: Understanding opportunities for this forgotten cohort - I
MIT Open Learning
Elsa has worked in Syria, and Arwa is a composite character from Kobani in Syria.
E76.5: Food shortage, China's grand plan, inflation, French election plus an All-In Summit preview
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a war where liberal interventionism, critiqued by Mearsheimer, led to a fiasco.
The Information Apocalypse: A Conversation with Nina Schick (Episode: #220)
Sam Harris
Country where Russia stepped up bombardment of civilians, contributing to a mass migration crisis in Europe.
E72: Impact of sanctions, deglobalization, food shortage risks, macroeconomic outlook and more
All-In Podcast
Used as an example of a failed US-incited regime change, resulting in a worse situation.
A Conversation with David Miliband (Episode #215)
Sam Harris
Country facing conflict and civil war, where the IRC provides aid and where a significant refugee crisis originated.
Sam Zell — Strategies for Investing and Dealmaking | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A 'crazy place' Sam Zell visited just before its conflict, expressing regret at not being able to revisit Aleppo.
Human Connections: Mentorship and Advising
MIT Open Learning
One of the countries from which refugees are supported by GMI programs.
The Russian War in Ukraine: A Conversation with Garry Kasparov (Episode #275)
Sam Harris
A country where Russia has intervened militarily, cited as an example of Putin's foreign adventures not related to NATO.
Defending the Global Order: A Conversation with Yuval Noah Harari (Episode #276)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a region where humanitarian crises occurred, drawing a comparison to the current focus on Ukraine and questioning the selective international attention.