Syria After Assad: History, Identity, and the Search for Stability

In this timely conversation, Rana Shabb, Associate Director of Middle East & Data and Analysis at The Carter Center, discusses Syria’s evolving political landscape following the fall of the Assad government and what lies ahead for the country and the broader region. Drawing upon her expertise on Syria and the Middle East, Shabb explores the historical and political forces that have shaped modern Syria, the country’s complex social and cultural identity, and the challenges facing its path toward stability. The conversation also examines the regional and international dynamics influencing Syria’s future and the prospects for governance, reconstruction, and lasting peace. For more details on future events and programs, visit: www.wacatlanta.org/events