Deep Dive: The Alawites of Syria artwork
Israel Week in Review

Deep Dive: The Alawites of Syria

  • S1E13
  • 14:01
  • August 18th 2021

Many casual observers of the Syrian scene are unaware that the ruling al-Assad family are members of a religious sect known as the Alawites. Most Orthodox Muslims view this group with deep suspicion and they have been deemed un-Islamic by most religious authorities. Learn about the fascinating history, religious traditions, and politics of a controversial minority that controls most of the levers of power within Syria. Why are the Alawites opposed by many Sunni Syrians? What other Syrian communities are they allied with? Why has Syria become so closely allied with Iran?

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