April 24, 2025
10:00 – 11:45 a.m. Washington, D.C., U.S.A. / Eastern Time
Registration is NOT REQUIRED to view the program.
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Background and Context
As regional dynamics shift and global powers reassess their strategies, this timely webinar brings together distinguished academics and diplomats to unpack the dilemmas facing Syria’s political transition. The event will feature a keynote address by Senior U.S. diplomat Mr. Tim Lenderking, followed by a panel discussion that will examine the role of international diplomacy and explore prospects for a new strategic vision that prioritizes stability, reconstruction, and inclusive governance. Offering critical insights into this evolving geopolitical landscape, the event will assess the possibilities for a sustainable, post-conflict Syrian state.
Participants
Welcome and Keynote Speaker Introductions:
- Mr. H. Delano Roosevelt, President and CEO, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations | Bio
Keynote Speaker:
- Mr. Timothy Lenderking, Senior Bureau Official in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, U.S. Department of State. | Bio
Moderator:
- Dr. William Lawrence, Director of the North Africa Area Studies and Senior Academic Fellow, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations | Bio
Featured Speakers:
- Ambassador (Ret.) Robert Ford, Former U.S. Ambassador to Syria, Distinguished Diplomatic Fellow, Middle East Institute | Bio
- Ms. Caroline Rose, Director, New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy | Bio
- Dr. Neil Quilliam, Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House | Bio
- Dr. Fadi Hilani, Senior Academic and Research Fellow-in-Residence, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations | Bio