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#439_International_Review The collapse of the Bashir al-Assad regime. An entire era has ended in Syria. Islamists are taking power into their own hands. What awaits the country? A division into several hostile regions or a new revival under the leadership of mature jihadists? So far, Israel looks like the only winner against the backdrop of a destroyed Syria. The origins of the crisis in Ukraine and the prospects for a peaceful settlement. A bold position from the former head of the IMF in 1978-1979, Jacques Larosiere. What mistakes have Russia and Europe made? Guests: Kayhan Barzegar, professor, head of the Department of Political Science and International Relations, Research Unit, Islamic Azad University (Iran) Zeid Iyadat, director of the Center for Strategic Studies, University of Jordan Taha Ozhan, research director, Ankara Institute (Turkey) Mohammed Al Shammari, president of the Sumeira Foundation (Iraq) Alistair Crook, British diplomat, founder and director of the public organization Conflicts Forum Jacques de Larosière, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (1978–1987), governor of the Bank of France (1987–1993), president of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (1993–1998). Host: Fyodor Lukyanov Director: Fyodor Kalugin Producer: Irina Filatova Editor-in-Chief: Anton Chermensky Observer: Andrey Murtazin Correspondent: Sofya Sergieva Editor: Borislav Grebnev