Part 1 of a 2-part series on the Syrian Civil War. In this episode, we discuss the background of Islam and the different denominations (Sunni, Shia, and others) that make up the Middle East in order to explain some of the context behind the current conflict and the supporting alliances.

Episode 10: Syrian Civil War, Part 1 - Religious Background

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Episode 10: Syrian Civil War, Part 1 - Religious Background

Episode 10: Syrian Civil War, Part 1 - Religious Background