Rising U.S.- Russia tensions in Syria

Tensions are seemingly on an upward trajectory between Russia and the United States, with repeated incidents raising prospects of miscalculation that could escalate tensions further. And while tensions related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and provocative actions over the Black Sea; During today discussion we will aim to focus on whether Moscow and Washington are in-fact on a course of collision in Syria.

To deliberate this question, let’s turn to the London, where we are joined by Col. (Ret) Joel Rayburn, Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and Washington’s Special Envoy for Syria. Also joining us from across the pond, in Washington DC Brigadier General (Res.) Mark Kimmitt, Former Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, and TV7 At Large Amir Oren.

Jerusalem Studio

The program offers the viewer deeper understanding about current events in Israel. The topics vary from domestic and foreign policy to social changes, archaelogy and religion.

The program is hosted by TV7 Israel News anchor Jonathan Hessen.

  • First broadcast: August 15, 2023, TV7 World
  • Episode number: 787
  • Duration: 30 min
  • Spoken languages:
  • English
  • Subtitles:
  • Finnish