81 - What Am Syria?

<div>Pre-conflict Syria was a beautiful country with a vibrant and inclusive culture. Unfortunately, the atrocities of the last few years have completely overshadowed this. The global perception of Syria has shifted to one of war, hardship, and displacement.<br> <br> How did this happen? Will peace ever be possible? Steve and Richie chat to journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/IbrahRazan">Razan Ibraheem</a> to find out.<br> <br> <a href="http://www.dublincityartsoffice.ie/the-lab/exhibitions/the-past-is-a-foreign-country">"The Past is a Foreign Country" Exhibition</a><br> <br> -----<br> <br> Want to hear our drunken bonus episode? <a href="http://ko-fi.com/wappod">Buy us a beer</a> and leave us your email address, or tweet about the show and tag us with <a href="https://twitter.com/whatampolitics">@whatampolitics</a><br> <br> -----<br> <br> <a href="http://whatampolitics.games/">whatampolitics.games</a><br> <br> <a href="http://whatampolitics.com/">whatampolitics.com</a><br> <br> Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/whatampolitics/">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/whatampolitics">Twitter<br> </a><br> </div> <div><a href="https://soundcloud.com/supermarketlove">Theme music by Supermarket Love</a></div>