Sun 19 July 2020: Iran is seeking to penetrate the Syrian cultural sphere, appealing to the dispossessed poor in areas of key strategic importance. Through a smattering of small-scale building projects, educational programs, Persian language-teaching, gifts and aid provision, the Islamic Republic aims to forge a sectarian Shiite identity among younger Syrians – in the hope of gaining … Continue reading GIFTS, FOOD BASKETS AND BOARDING SCHOOLS: HOW IRAN IS PENETRATING SYRIAN SOCIETY