The gossip doing the rounds in Damascus including, incredibly, the rumour that Syria may be taking Gazan refugees.

I apologise for my habit of making minor errors. When I refer to the events of 17/18 December in my podcast I of course mean 7/8 December. Sorry about that - wm

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A Lebanese cease fire was renewed on 18th February as part of the wedding gift from Donald Trump to his daughter who has married the son of a Lebanese-American businessman. What does this mean for Lebanon today? Does the country at last have a better future?
An apology though: Just one small correction, Michel Aoun is the old president. The current one is called Joseph Aoun.

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The new Syrian government looks like it will throw democracy out of the window. Meanwhile, as stability remains shaky, kidnappings grow Endemic. That said, life is returning to normal in central Damascus. However the Israeli invasion of the South continues apace and they are digging in for the long term - and Türkiye remains the main autocratic power.

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William talks about what's going on in Israel today. And it's a complex mess. But to guide him through the maze he has relied on his friend Hillel Schenker, the co-editor of the Palestine-Israel Journal. For background supporting information on this and all William's podcasts check here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VazknY69hXFEBbJGn335

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HTS withdraw from Latakia whilst back in Homs Alawites and Shiites get murdered. Meanwhile HTS tries to restore stability, in its way.

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The inside story as regards what is happening in Syria at this moment in time including the confusing issue of the Russian base. The latest in a series based on inside information from William Morris LL.D., Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation.

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The Ukraine War continues unabated. President Trump failed to refer to it in his inaugural address. William Morris LL.D., Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation, has his own perspective. He says that in his inaugural address President Trump spoke about everything else other than Ukraine - including putting a man on Mars. Fixing Ukraine won't be any less easy. But he has promised to do it. So do it Mr Trump. And right quickly. You said you would. Do it this way says William

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Staggering developments and insights into what is really going on from the Christian, Sunni and Allawite perspective. Plus the hidden truth about the seminal role of the State of Qatar in support of the overthrow of Bashar al Assad

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William Morris LL.D., Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation, suggests a radical new approach to the Gaza issue in regard to four issues:
1. Recognition of the State of Palestine
2. An arms embargo
3. Targeted Reconstruction
4. A new Madrid
In the context of the first three, the actions of Britain and France matter. 
In the context of the last, the actions of America matter.
In regard to all four, you - and me - we can make the difference.

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In Search of Peace - a Christmas Message for 2024 from William Morris LL.D., Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation, incorporating ten rules to live by:
1. Try New Things
2. Never Stop Learning
3. Smile Often
4. Be Kind and Stay Loyal
5. Work hard, Dream big
6. Say I love you
7. Remember to keep honest
8. Keep your promises
9 Stay Calm and don't panic
10. Break the rules sometimes

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Reflections and observations from William Morris, Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation