Dispatch from the New Syria: Opportunities and Challenges

Nearly two years after Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, Syria’s new leadership is still finding its footing. President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has made major progress on the political transition and sanctions relief, but major tests remain: integrating the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into state institutions, deterring Israeli incursions and attracting investments needed to rebuild.

AL-MONITOR hosted a live conversation with Amberin Zaman, fresh from her latest reporting trip to Syria, and featuring Ibrahim Al-Assil and Aaron Zelin, moderated by Joyce Karam.