How to Train a Rebel Army (Secretly) in Seven Steps

Season 2014 Episode 11

About the Episode

Obama said he wants to step up training for rebel groups in Syria. But there's already a covert rebel training program in effect. FRONTLINE's Muhammad Ali explains how it works.

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