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  *** —What has occurred since Turkey attacked Rojava in October 2019?
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  *** —How have the Turkish invasion and COVID-19 affected the lives of people in Rojava?
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  *** —Describe the differences between fighting ISIS and fighting the Turkish military. What were the different challenges, tactically, politically, and also emotionally?
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  *** —How has the relationship between the self-administration and the United States changed over the past year? What appear to be the current priorities of the United States in the region?
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  *** —In retrospect, how do fighters in Rojava view the relations with the US government that led up to the Turkish invasion?
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  *** —How has the relationship changed between the self-administration and Russia?
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  *** —What are the power dynamics now between Assad’s government and the self-administration ?
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  *** —Looking back on the first phase of the Syrian revolution from this vantage point in time, were there any missed opportunities early in the process?
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  *** —What different scenarios can you imagine for what might happen next in the region? How can actions or developments outside the region shape which of these scenarios will come to pass?
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  *** —How has the anarchist presence in Syria changed over the years, from its early beginnings to the IRPGF and TA? What developments or pressures have caused these changes?
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  *** —Reflect on your experiences with TA as an experiment in anarchist intervention and solidarity.
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  *** —As anarchists, how would you describe the goals that first brought you to Rojava? How do you measure the extent to which you have achieved those goals, or not achieved them? Have you noticed any sort of mission creep in the time you have been there?
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  *** —To what extent have your efforts helped to foster horizontality and autonomy throughout society in Rojava?
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  *** —What factors have you seen contribute to hierarchical structures consolidating control in Rojava? Which elements of society have been most resilient in maintaining or defending genuine horizontality?
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  *** —Today, in the United States, there is a lot of talk about impending civil war. What can people around the world learn from the Syrian experience of civil war?
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  *** —In the past several years of struggle, what have you learned about what it is possible to accomplish with weapons, and what weapons cannot accomplish? What are the advantages and drawbacks of organizing armed groups that have a distinct role apart from other aspects of social life and struggle?
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  *** —Finally, do you have any guidance for people who have lived through traumatic events in the course of armed conflict and are attempting to reintegrate into their communities? What have you learned from people who have organized or fought in Rojava and then returned home?
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