Dr Benjamin Thomas White - Predictor Podflash - The Crisis in Syria

Whatever chance remained of an early or peaceful conclusion to the crisis in Syria disappeared with the July 18th bombing of the National Security building in Damascus. Since then, the armed struggle in the capital and Aleppo has intensified: an increasingly embattled regime faces an invigorated but disunited opposition, while foreign states both near and far are using all means short of open military intervention—so far—to influence the outcome of an ever less certain situation. Ahead of a Birmingham Round Table discussion about the Crisis in Syria, hosted by the Birmingham Centre for Modern and Contemporary History, Andy speaks to chair of the discussion Dr Benjamin Thomas White about the current situation in the war torn country and what the future may ultimately hold.

The Crisis in Syria - a Birmingham Round Table is a free event (all welcome) and will be held in Lecture Room 3 (Arts Building, First Floor, University of Birmingham's Edgbaston campus) from 18:00 - 20:00 on October 3rd. The discussion will be followed by a drinks reception, where you will have the chance to meet the panellists and enjoy a drink with fellow guests.

First broadcast: 22/10/2012

Transcript : http://tinyurl.com/l4jpq6d