Syria in Transition: The Future of a Nation in Recovery

An Emerging Scholars Discussion with Sumaya Malas and Ibrahim Bakri

Join emerging scholars Sumaya Malas and Ibrahim Bakri for an insightful discussion on the future of Syria as it navigates the complex path of recovery after years of conflict. The conversation will delve into post-conflict reconstruction, the role of global powers in shaping Syria’s future, and the challenges facing the nation’s political, economic, and social rebuilding efforts.

Ibrahim Bakri, Associate Director of the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy, brings expertise in US-Middle East relations and post-conflict economic reconstruction. His research examines the role of higher education institutions in global policymaking and the rebuilding of economies in emerging post-conflict states.

Sumaya Malas, a PhD candidate at the University of Pennsylvania, specializes in post-conflict reconstruction and great power politics in the Middle East. With experience working in conflict zones and expertise in Syrian conflict reconstruction, she will share insights into the origins of state structures and the mechanisms crucial for rebuilding institutions and fostering long-term peace.

This event will provide an academic and policy-driven perspective on Syria’s transition, offering an opportunity to explore the future of one of the most pivotal nations in the Middle East.