Thursday, March 13, 2025 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Virtual and in person at the Middle East Institute, 1763 N St NW, Washington, DC
Reimagining Syria: A Roadmap for Peace and Prosperity Beyond Assad
As a joint initiative between the Middle East Institute, the Atlantic Council and the European Institute of Peace, the Syria Strategy Project (SSP) has sought to bridge gaps between the U.S., Europe and regional states, to coalesce behind a shared approach to helping support Syria onto a path towards a more peaceful and prosperous future. Over the past year, the SSP has worked intensively with over 100 subject matter experts, a broad spectrum of Syrian stakeholders, and the international community to shape a realistic and holistic vision for Syria policy.
Following on from extensive consultations during a fieldwork visit across Syria in February 2025, the SSP team is proud to present the outcomes of its first year of work. Since the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, a window of opportunity has been opened for much of the SSP’s work to be realized – but enormous challenges remain. If Syria is to tread a path of recovery, the international community must be on the same page, working together to help realize the opportunity now on the table.
This event will be held at the Middle East Institute's Headquarters, located at 1763 N St NW, Washington, D.C., 20036. There will also be a virtual option for those who cannot join us in person.
Event Agenda
09:00 - 09:15: Registration
09:15 - 09:25: Introductory Remarks
09:25 - 09:45: Keynote
09:45 - 11:00: The Syria Strategy Project: A Vision for the Future
Charles Lister, Middle East Institute
Qutaiba Idlbi, Atlantic Council
Marie Forestier, European Institute of Peace
Dana Stroul, The Washington Institute [Moderator]
11:00 - 11:15: Coffee Break
11:15 - 12:30: Assessing Paths Forward: From Diplomacy, to the Economy, Governance & More.
Natasha Hall, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Hind Kabawat, Atlantic Council; Middle East Institute
Thomas Warrick, Atlantic Council
Mohammed Alaa Ghanem, Citizens for a Secure and Safe America; Middle East Institute
Elizabeth Hagedorn, Al-Monitor [Moderator]
12:30 - 12:45: Closing Remarks