Moderate Rebels episode 26: Ben Norton speaks with Syrian analyst Ehsani about the new stages in the war in Syria. We discuss Idlib — the last "rebel"-held province and "largest al-Qaeda safe haven since 9/11" — and we dissect the Idlib peace deal brokered by Russia and Turkey.

We address the issue with the Syrian Kurds, and potential for negotiations between Kurdish-led YPG/SDF and Damascus. And while the US plans an indefinite military occupation in Syria, Ehsani emphasizes Iran's role was exaggera