?? Could 2018 be the year of peace in Syria? | Inside Story

As 2018 dawns, we're examining a story that has dominated headlines for the better part of the past six years. Syria is on many minds because of the millions either dead, wounded or made refugees. 2017 was a good year for President Bashar Al Assad, as forces recaptured major cities and large areas of rebel-held territory. The Russian resort of Sochi is due to host a new round of talks in January. But after so many failed negotiations, what kind of political settlement is possible? Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra Guests: Yahya Al Aridi - Syrian Negotiating Committee. Alexey Khlebnikov - Russian International Affairs Council. Sami Nader - Levant Institute for Strategic Affairs. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/