On March 6th, researchers Jusaima Moaid-azm Peregrina and Rascha Albaba Acosta participated in a seminar titled “Syria’s Path to Democracy: Domestic Challenges and Regional Implications.” Organized by IE University in Madrid for master’s students, the event aimed to analyze and foster debate on the impact of current changes in Syria, its democratic trajectory, and its future. An expert from Universidad Complutense de Madrid also contributed to the seminar.
Moaid-azm’s presentation focused on the Syrian regime’s trajectory, examining its authoritarian foundations, the factors leading to the conflict, and various conflict resolution initiatives. It explored the key dynamics contributing to the potential fall of the Assad regime, providing an overview of its rise, consolidation, and potential collapse.
Albaba addressed the future and reintegration of Syrian refugees in a post-conflict era, examining their return prospects, conditions needed to prevent re-traumatization, their legal rights during return (protected by international law), and the role of international frameworks and a future Syrian government in ensuring safe and dignified return.
