Chapter
The Syrian Chemical Weapons Controversy
45:47 - 51:53 (06:06)
The debate over whether or not the Syrian regime has used chemical weapons continues to rage on, with even well-respected journalists like Seymour Hersh getting caught up in the controversy. Despite various claims and theories circulating online, the vast majority of documented chemical weapon attacks have been attributed to the Syrian government.
Clips
While there has been controversy over whether or not chemical weapons attacks have occurred in Syria, the vast majority of documented instances point to the Syrian regime as the perpetrator.
45:47 - 49:59 (04:12)
Summary
While there has been controversy over whether or not chemical weapons attacks have occurred in Syria, the vast majority of documented instances point to the Syrian regime as the perpetrator.
ChapterThe Syrian Chemical Weapons Controversy
EpisodePart Two: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Assad justified using chemical weapons in Syria due to his belief that the rebels were foreigners trying to undermine his country and his forces didn't have the manpower to fight street to street to take back control.
49:59 - 50:48 (00:49)
Summary
Assad justified using chemical weapons in Syria due to his belief that the rebels were foreigners trying to undermine his country and his forces didn't have the manpower to fight street to street to take back control.
ChapterThe Syrian Chemical Weapons Controversy
EpisodePart Two: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this clip from Pod Save The World, political commentator Ben Rhodes discusses the Syrian war and the failure of the international community to take a stand against President Assad's atrocities.
50:48 - 51:53 (01:05)
Summary
In this clip from Pod Save The World, political commentator Ben Rhodes discusses the Syrian war and the failure of the international community to take a stand against President Assad's atrocities.