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Confidence and Minority Representation in the Military
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Hafez's upbringing shows the gut level confidence needed to survive in difficult circumstances. Members of persecuted communities join the military at higher rates for better economic conditions and societal acceptance, while comparisons to worse parties can diminish accountability.

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The confidence needed to survive the political fight is exemplified in Hafez's story of growing up poor and fighting for political power.
03:10 - 09:20 (06:09)
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Politics, Minority Communities, Military
Summary

The confidence needed to survive the political fight is exemplified in Hafez's story of growing up poor and fighting for political power. Members of minority communities enlist in the military at higher rates to improve economic conditions and gain societal acceptance.

Chapter
Confidence and Minority Representation in the Military
Episode
Part One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
Podcast
Behind the Bastards