Will parliamentary elections in Syria lead to a democratic transition? The country has held its first indirect vote since the overthrow of the al-Assad regime. The new parliament is due to pass a new constitution. But with Syria still facing challenges and some minorities excluded, will this poll serve any purpose?

In this episode: 

• Celine Kasem, Human Rights Activist.
• Omer Ozkizilcik, Non-Resident Fellow, Atlantic Council.
• Heiko Wimmen, Project Director for Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon, International Crisis Group.

Host: Nick Clark

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