This event is organized by the Weiser Diplomacy Center and co-sponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies (CMENAS). The speakers include Qutaiba Idlbi, who is a Resident Senior Fellow at the Syria Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East Program at the Atlantic Council, and Dr. Abdalmajid Katranji, MD, MBA, who serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at the Institute of International Medicine at Michigan State University and is a Surgeon at the Katranji Hand Center.

About the Event:

The event, "Rebuilding Syria after 14 Years of Civil War: Challenges and Opportunities," will provide a comprehensive overview of Syria’s devastating civil war, which began in 2011 and has left deep scars on the nation’s infrastructure, economy, and population. The discussion will cover the historical context of the conflict, the rise of various internal and external actors, and the humanitarian crisis that ensued.

Speakers will explore the current state of Syria, examining the challenges of political stabilization, economic reconstruction, and rebuilding social cohesion. The event will also address the opportunities for international collaboration, focusing on how global powers and organizations can assist in Syria's recovery. By connecting past struggles with recent developments, the session will provide insight into the ongoing efforts to reconstruct the country amidst geopolitical complexities and the lingering impact of the civil war.