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Security Code: Can Syria’s tiny Druze minority survive West Asia’s new storms? There’s little hope
Manage episode 495806254 series 2622657
#SecurityCode For centuries, the Druze—a liminal community, whose faith incorporates elements of Islam, Christianity and older religions—have fought to retain their autonomy, allying with Israel against the Palestinians, the Lebanese Leftists against Hizbollah, and President Bashar Al-Asad’s Alevi-led regime against Sunni jihadists and tribes. Now, though, a bloody showdown is looming.
1435 episodes
Manage episode 495806254 series 2622657
#SecurityCode For centuries, the Druze—a liminal community, whose faith incorporates elements of Islam, Christianity and older religions—have fought to retain their autonomy, allying with Israel against the Palestinians, the Lebanese Leftists against Hizbollah, and President Bashar Al-Asad’s Alevi-led regime against Sunni jihadists and tribes. Now, though, a bloody showdown is looming.
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