A New Era in Syria: What it means for regional politics, peace and reconstruction

The collapse of the Assad regime after 13 years of uprisings marks a turning point in Syria’s history. The rapid and unexpected advancement of HTS (Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham), SNA (Syrian National Army), and southern opposition forces — achieved through unprecedented coordination and minimal resistance — has profoundly altered the political and security landscape of the country. This development raises critical questions about Syria’s future governance, security dynamics, and economic reconstruction.

This panel brings together experts to examine the critical challenges facing Syria in the aftermath of the Assad regime's collapse. Through a moderated discussion, three distinguished speakers will provide insights on governance, security dynamics, reconstruction, and the conditions needed for displaced Syrians to return and rebuild their lives.

Speakers:

Joseph Daher
Joseph is a Research Associate of bicc and a recognised expert on the Middle East. He is a Visiting Professor at the University of Lausanne and postdoctoral assistant Faculty of Political and Social Sciences at the University of Ghent.

Zeynep Şahin Mencütek 
Zeynep is a Senior Researcher at bicc and a recognised expert in migration studies. She is co-Coordinator of GAPS, a EU Horizon project on return migration governance with a global consortium of 17 partners.

Shaden Sabouni
Shaden is a PhD researcher at the University of Fulda, focusing on the impact of social changes on refugee family dynamics, influenced by her own experiences as a Syrian refugee since arriving in Germany in 2017. She is also a member of Refugee Advisory Board Germany.

Event Details

Date: 18 December 2024 
Time: 13:00h to 14:00h CET (Central European Time)
Location: Online via Zoom

Zoom Link: 
https://eu01web.zoom.us/j/69431057005

Meeting-ID: 694 3105 7005
Kenncode: 119264