Conference
Reconstruction of Syria
12th March 2025 | 10.00 – 15.30 h | hybrid
NUMOV-Conference-Center, Kronenstraße 1, 10117 Berlin
In Cooperation with Harmoon Center for Contemporary Studies, Doha, Qatar
| Draft Agenda 10.00 h Opening Dr Samir Seifan, Harmoon Center for Contemporary Studies Dr Andreas Reinicke, Director of the German Orient-Institute 10.15 h Panel I The dynamics of recent transformations in Syria Samer Bakour: Analyzes of the changes that took place in Syria since 8th December 2024, the nature of political authority and the complexities of the scene Muwafaq Nerabieh: Analysis of territorial control, particularly which military factions’ control which areas and analysis of their contradictions – The Rise of ISIS Member of the German Bundestag: International and regional dynamics towards the new authority, the position of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Russia, the United States, Germany’s position, and the issue of sanctions Moderation: Dr. Andreas Reinicke 11.15-11.30 h Coffee Break 11.30 h Panel II Governance Prospects for the Political System in Syria Zeidoun AlZoubbi: Monopolizing power and excluding others, deep control over the various states’ institutions. Will the nature of coming political regime in Syria be Islamic or a Democratic state? Saleh Darweesh: Situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Syria. Ziad Edwan: Situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Syria. German Speaker: German Government Policy towards the new Authority. Moderation: Dr. Andreas Reinicke 13.00 h Lunch Break 14.00 h Panel III Economic needs and opportunities for the reconstruction of Syria Dr Samir Seifan: Scenarios of reconstruction in relation with sanctions Member of the German Federal Foreign Office: Sanctions in relation to the behaviour of new rulers of Syria Member of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Development: Interaction of international political actors with the new Syrian government Moderation: Member of NUMOV / German Near and Middle East Association 15.00-15.30 h Conclusions and Recommendations The conference is held under Chatham House Rule in English language. |
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