بدأ الأمر في دمشق.. كيف أعادت الثورة السورية الطويلة تشكيل عالمنا

A captivating social and political narrative of Syria before and after the revolution, in light of its continuing global repercussions. For decades, Syrians have yearned for a normal life. When Bashar al-Assad was suddenly overthrown in December 2024, they celebrated the fall of a hereditary dictatorship. But as they seek justice in the post-Assad era, they must confront the legacy of a freedom struggle that began many years ago. When Hafez al-Assad's violent rule ended in 2000, many believed his son Bashar would herald change, but he failed those hopes. When Syrians finally rose up in 2011, his regime crushed them mercilessly - supported by Russia and Iran - and were abandoned by the Western powers that claimed to support them. Now, with a new force in Damascus, can the people build the Syria they dreamed of for a quarter of a century? Reem Allaf, originally from Damascus, tells the story of a struggle for dignity that shook the world. With her expert analysis, moving narrative, and deep personal connection to the region, she paints an intimate portrait of a devastated society and a resilient people determined to find peace.