Panel discussion
October 13, 2025
Syria Sanctions at a Crossroads
Date and Time:
Monday, October 13, 2025 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM (EDT)
Location:
555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States
Organized by:
Rethinking Iran
Agenda:
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5:30 – 7:30 PM | Syria Sanctions at a Crossroads
Discussion on the current state of sanctions on Syria, their impact on governance, humanitarian access, and diplomacy. Assessment of effectiveness, ethics, and future directions.
Moderator:
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Narges Bajoghli, Associate Professor of Middle East Studies, Johns Hopkins SAIS; Co-Director of SAIS Rethinking Iran Initiative
Panelists:
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Ibrahim Al-Assil, Political scientist, Research Fellow at Harvard Middle East Initiative; leads Syria Project at the Atlantic Council
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Karam Shaar, Economist; Founder of Karam Shaar Advisory Ltd.; Nonresident Senior Fellow at New Lines Institute; Chief Economic Consultant at the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Damascus
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Charles Lister, Senior Fellow and Director of the Syria Initiative at the Middle East Institute (MEI)
Additional Information:
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Duration: 2 hours
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Format: In-person
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Ticket required for entry
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Proof of ID required for community members
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Food and drinks provided
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