On 21–22 September 2025, the Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa (SDI), in cooperation with the Olof Palme International Centre (OPC) and the Swedish International Liberal Centre (SILC), convened a workshop in Amman on an inclusive Political Transition in Syria. The workshop brought together Syrian participants from within Syria and the diaspora, representing civil society actors, and political activists and parties.
The workshop aimed to assess the evolving political and societal landscape in Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad nine months earlier and to explore pathways toward an inclusive political transition that reflects Syria’s social diversity and supports long-term stability.
The workshop was opened by Ann Måwe, Director of SDI, who welcomed participants and emphasised the importance of inclusive dialogue at a critical juncture in Syria’s history. She underscored that sustainable change depends on the engagement of individuals committed to constructive, Syrian-led transformation.
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