A Mezze: An Olive's Odyssey

Published: Jan. 25, 2022, 6:37 p.m.

In the olive tree-rich region of Afrin in northwestern Syria, a different type of oil fuels the wartime economy\u2014olive oil. A new Mezze from the Middle East Program.\nThis episode was adapted from our monthly Mezze series, shining a spotlight on under-discussed trends and debates shaping the Middle East. You can read past examples of our Mezzes on the CSIS website.