Date & Time: January 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM UK Time
The Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) invites you to a timely and critical discussion on the future of Syria post-Assad regime. This webinar aims to address the multifaceted challenges of rebuilding a nation impacted by over a decade of conflict and decades of Ba’athist authoritarian rule.
Key Topics to Be Discussed:
- Fostering Security and State-Building:
- Strategies for transitioning to a stable and secure state.
- Mechanisms for rebuilding trust in public institutions.
- Inclusive Governance and Minority Protection:
- Ensuring representation and rights for all ethnic and religious groups.
- Safeguarding the interests of minorities in a post-Assad era.
- Humanitarian Relief and Economic Recovery:
- Tackling the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
- Strategies for economic stabilization and reconstruction.
- Regional Implications:
- Impact on Palestine and Lebanon, especially with Iran-backed movements and escalating regional tensions.
- Relations with Northeast Syria and border dynamics with neighboring countries: Jordan, Iraq, Türkiye, and Israel.
Why Attend?
This event offers evidence-based insights into Syria’s transitional trajectory and its implications for the broader Middle East. The webinar will provide a platform for:
- Expert analysis on pressing challenges and potential pathways.
- Perspectives on regional stability and its intersection with global policy.
Speakers
Speakers
Leading experts and policymakers will share their expertise including:
Hafsa Halawa, Independent Consultant
Marwan Kabalan, Director of Policy Analysis·Arab Centre for Research and Policy Studies
Haid Haid, Consulting Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme·Chatham House
Arwa Damon, President and Founder·INARA
Registration
Participation in this webinar is free but requires prior registration.
Register here to secure your spot.
