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Failing the states? Ali Rizk, security analyst

Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and partially, Syria – a failed state, followed by the implosion of radicalism and terrorism, has been the most typical, if not assured, outcome of Western interventions in the Middle East. As Washington yet again tries to militarily impose its agenda on Iran and Lebanon, how likely is it to fail again? To discuss this, Oksana is joined by Ali Rizk, a Beirut-based security analyst.

31.05.2026
28:25 min
31.05.2026
28:25 min
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Failing the states? Ali Rizk, security analyst
Worlds Apart is a fast-paced, in-depth discussion on the most pressing issues facing the world today.It strives to depart from the traditional Q&A form of interview in favor of a more emotive and engaging conversation. Host Oksana Boyko is not afraid to ask the hard questions that others avoid, with the aim of promoting intelligent public debate.