Delaney Simon
Senior Analyst, International Crisis Group
Marco Prencipe
Head of Sanctions Policy Unit, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ivonne Duarte Peña
Sanctions Lead, UN Offi ce of the Special Envoy for Syria
IN PERSON ONLY
In December 2024, Bashar al Assad was ousted from power in Syria, bringing an end to a 13 year civil war. Following the change in political leadership, the US, the EU and the UK moved quickly to grant Syria significant sanctions relief, recognizing the dire state of the Syrian economy. While most sanctions have now been lifted, the measures, some of which have been in place for nearly 40 years, continue to cast a shadow over the prospects for Syrian reconstruction and development.
Ivonne Duarte Peña, Delaney Simon and Karam Shaar have exceptional expertise on the nature and effects of sanctions in Syria and the dynamics that led to the lifting of most sanctions earlier this year. With moderation from two student chairs, they will evaluate the legacy of sanctions in Syria, reflecting on the significance of their removal and their lingering effects. What are the main challenges ahead and what might the recovery of the Syrian economy and political institutions look like?
SANCTIONS FINAL Poster.pdf
