More than a decade into a devastating civil war, Syria stands at a pivotal juncture. After the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad, the interim government, led by Ahmad al-Sharaa and backed by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, initiated significant political changes. While over 125,000 refugees have returned to Syria facing dire conditions, the international community remains divided on the legitimacy of the new government and the appropriate response to the unfolding humanitarian situation.
This webinar by TraCe Research Associate Regine Schwab and Peter Seeberg (University of Southern Denmark) aims to examine Syria's current state of governance, the conditions and prospects for refugee return and the geopolitical and domestic factors shaping Syria's future. The event “Navigating Syria's Transitional Landscape: Governance, Refugee Return, and Geopolitical Dynamics” is part of the webinar series on Middle Eastern Policy and EU Relations by ECPR.
- When? June 5, 2025, 3 pm – 4 pm (CEST)
- Where? Webinar (online)
Regine Schwab's research at TraCe focuses on intra-state conflicts and Islamist and jihadist actors in internationalized armed conflicts in the region of West Asia and primarily on Syria. Her research concentrates also on ideological changes, violence against civilians and transformation processes.
You can join the webinar for free, but you have to register beforehand on the ECPR website.
Further information on the webinar can be found on the event's abstract.