An emergency episode to discuss the Middle East. No edits — just the raw, unfiltered conversation.Download the full transcript for free here - https://throughconversations.kit.com/3f2408e44cHussain Abdul-Hussain joins me to explore the shifting dynamics in the Middle East. We discuss the evolving situation in Syria post-Assad, the rise of HTS, Israel's strategic challenges, and the broader implications for regional and global geopolitics. Hussain shares his thoughts on cultural shifts among Palestinians, Iran's waning influence, and the potential for lasting peace and stability in the region as we approach 2025.Hussain Abdul-Hussain is a Research Fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies.First conversation with Hussain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56xyj_j7LJAChapters// Connect With Me //JOIN THE LIST TO PRE-ORDER MY BOOK, THE TIME IS NOW: A GUIDE TO HONOR YOUR TIME ON EARTH: ⁠https://throughconversations.substack.com⁠Website: ⁠https://throughconversations.com⁠// Social //X: ⁠https://x.com/ThruConvPodcastInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thruconvpodcast/?hl=en⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g