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Syria's new opposition coalition

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Does the deal done in Doha actually boost the legitimacy of Syria’s opposition abroad... and is it ultimately beholden to its benefactors in the Gulf States and Turkey? François Picard’s panel examines the prospects for the new coalition in light of a brutal escalation of fighting.

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  • Rahaf HARFOUSH. Editorial Director, Syriadeeply.org;
  • Bruno GIRODON. Video Journalist and Senior Correspondent, France 2;
  • Barak BARFI. Middle East Independent Analyst, New America Foundation;

Produced by François Picard, Anelise Borges, Mary Colombel.

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