Syria's leader Ahmad Al Shara said on Tuesday that the country must unite around a state that has a “monopoly” on weapons. The former capital of the ISIS caliphate in Syria is facing an uncertain future, much like the rest of the country. After over a year of political and economic challenges, Egypt has had some recent diplomatic wins that could set it on the right track.
Listen to these stories on today's episode of Trending Middle East.
Syria’s Al Shara issues warning shot to rival armed groups
In ruined Raqqa, cracks appear after the fall of the Assad regime
Can Egypt's recent diplomatic wins lead to lasting stability after Gaza war?
This episode features Nada Maucourant Atallah and Kamal Tabikha.