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­ On behalf of the Austrian Institute for International Affairs (oiip), the Department of Development Studies at the University of Vienna, and the Syrian Center for Policy Research (SCPR), I cordially invite you to the following panel discussion:

The Future of Syria:
Political and Economic Challenges after the Fall of the Assad Regime


The panel traces Syria’s trajectory through 14 years of conflict, beginning with the social movement in 2011, which evolved into a brutal military conflict involving regional and international powers, and culminating in the fall of Assad in 2024. The dynamics of the conflict have been shaped by devastating violence, external interventions, and the  fragmentation of the country and society into zones controlled by state and non-state actors. This period saw the rise of identity politics, fundamentalism, and conflict economies that perpetuated division and instability. The prolonged conflict has deeply impacted Syria’s development, with widespread socio-economic devastation, institutional collapse, and a fragmented national identity. Looking forward, the discussion will explore current political and development challenges, including rebuilding, inclusive governance, addressing socio-economic disparities, and navigating the legacies of conflict. Potential options for fostering stability and sustainable development will also be analyzed, focusing on mechanisms to overcome fragmentation and lay the foundation for a cohesive Syria.

Moderator:
Cengiz Günay
oiip

Discussants:
Rabie Nasser
SCPR & Department of Development Studies

Diana Bashur
Department of Political Science

Date:
Wednesday, 29 January 2025

Time:
5.00—6.30 pm

Venue:
oiip
Währinger Strasse 3/12, 1090 Wien

Registration

Best regards,
 
Petra Podesser
 
Österreichisches Institut für Internationale Politik
Währinger Straße 3/12
A-1090 Wien
Tel. +43 1 581 11 06-12
petra.podesser@oiip.ac.at
www.oiip.ac.at
 
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Impressum:
oiip - Österreichisches Institut für Internationale Politik
Währinger Straße 3/12
1090 Wien

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