Once Golan Heights Defined the Conflict, Now It's Barely Mentioned | Dr. Nir Boms

Has Syria quietly given up on the Golan Heights? For decades, the Golan was one of the most contentious issues in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Today, something remarkable has happened: as Syria struggles to rebuild after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, the Golan has largely disappeared from the center of negotiations. In this segment, Middle East expert Dr. Nir Boms explains how Israel's strategy toward Syria evolved—from preparing for one of its most dangerous military adversaries to confronting Iran's influence, the Syrian civil war, ISIS, and now the possibility of cautious engagement with Syria's new leadership. Topics we discuss: Why Syria no longer poses the military threat it once did How the collapse of Assad's army transformed Israel's strategy Why Iran became Israel's primary concern in Syria Whether the Golan Heights is still a realistic negotiating issue How Syrian Druze increasingly view Israel Can Israel and Syria eventually normalize relations? Understanding today's Middle East requires understanding how yesterday's assumptions have collapsed. This conversation explores one of the region's most consequential strategic shifts. Guest: Dr. Nir Boms Geopolitics & Counter-Terrorism Expert | Former Israeli Diplomat Watch the full conversation here: 👉    • Syria's Uncertain Future | Dr. Nir Boms   Subscribe for more long-form conversations on geopolitics, war, intelligence, strategy, and international affairs. #israel #syria #golanheights #middleeast #geopolitics #israelsyriaconflict #assad #iran #security #war #foreignpolicy