The Omran Center for Strategic Studies, in cooperation with the Middle East Foundation and Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, is pleased to announce the organization of the symposium entitled “Post-Conflict Reconstruction in Syria", in Istanbul on 29–30 November 2025.
This symposium aims to approach international development and post-conflict reconstruction from an interdisciplinary perspective. By bringing together academics, policymakers, and practitioners, it seeks to develop guiding frameworks and strategies for the future of Syria’s reconstruction process.
Main Themes
Inclusive Governance and Institutional Rebuilding
Geopolitics, International Cooperation, and Lessons Learned
Humanitarian Development
Economic Recovery and Infrastructure
Social Cohesion and Cultural Heritage Preservation
Urban Planning and Architecture
Security Debates and Peacebuilding
Law and Transitional Justice
Refugees and Diaspora
Date, Venue, and Languages
Date: 29–30 November 2025
Venue: Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, Istanbul
Languages: Turkish, English, and Arabic
Registration link: https://fonzip.com/.../symposium-audience-registration-form
Selected papers will be published in a special issue of the Turkish Journal of International Development (TUJID).