War and Peace in Middle East – Perspectives from Syria

In this episode of the Geopolitics Demystified podcast, we welcome British journalist Vanessa Beeley, who has been living in 🇸🇾 Syria for an extended period.

Known for debunking Western and American propaganda, Vanessa provides a unique perspective on the so-called Syrian “Civil War,” which she describes as a proxy war against President Assad and Syria for resisting American and Israeli influences.

Join us as Vanessa Beeley shares her experiences living under harsh US sanctions, her encounters with President Assad, and her journey through the tunnel from Egypt into Gaza. She discusses the brutal realities faced by Palestinians, the Western media’s omissions, and the complex geopolitical dynamics involving Al Qaeda, ISIS, and the Free Syrian Army.

Vanessa also touches on the coexistence of Muslims and Christians in secular Syria, the country’s support for resistance movements like Hezbollah, and the implications of the Belt and Road Initiative in the region.

🎯 Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
1:40 – Vanessa’s family background and move to Syria
3:50 – Being in Gaza during the Israeli bombing in 2012
5:50 – Western propaganda through omissions
8:30 – Abuses faced by Palestinians; daily brutality in Gaza
14:00 – Egypt’s situation under IMF and Western imperialism
18:30 – Dehumanization of Palestinians by Zionists
20:35 – Moving to Syria during the regime-change war
23:15 – “Al Qaeda is on our side” – Jake Sullivan’s email in 2012
24:50 – Meeting President Assad; Syrians’ support for him
31:02 – Syria’s support for Hezbollah, Palestine, Iran
36:30 – Al Qaeda, ISIS, Muslim Brotherhood, Free Syrian Army
39:39 – Peaceful coexistence of Muslims and Christians in Syria
41:45 – Life in Syria under US sanctions and collective punishment
52:35 – Belt and Road Initiative in Syria?
55:12 – Future of the Middle East region