The political track has been declared effectively non-existent. A ‘grand bargain’ is needed but apparently unattainable, with conflict frozen into international and regional stances, and actively participant in Syria’s on the ground reality. Violence is creating new on-the-ground political realities. What work should be done now to create and build upon opportunities for de-escalation, and widen options for Syrians?
Speakers include: Fawaz Gerges in conversation with Nir Rosen
Alexey Malashenko, Firdevs Robinson, Julien Barnes-Dacey, Heiko Wimmen, Kjetil Selvik. Chair: Mariano Aguirre
Workshop conveners: Farah al-Atassi (Syrian Economic Task Force), Jalal Imran (Oxford), Tristan Salmon (Integrity), Shelley Deane (International Alert)
Panel 2: The workshop conveners and invited participants. Chair: Scilla Elworthy
Workshops and panel sessions will observe the Chatham House rule.