Obstacles Persist for Post-Conflict Recovery in Syria and Yemen
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This week, the Middle East Council on Global Affairs convened key regional and international stakeholders for high-level discussions on Syria and Yemen, focusing on post-conflict recovery, reconstruction, and regional cooperation. In collaboration with partner institutions, these meetings explored pressing challenges and actionable policy solutions from different perspectives.
The Syria dialogue, titled “Syria Post-Assad: Scenarios and Regional Dynamics,” was held in Türkiye, in partnership with the Politics and Society Institute (PSI). It brought together key stakeholders from Syria, the Gulf states, Türkiye, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, and beyond to assess the political, security, and economic scenarios for a post-Assad Syria. Participants worked to develop concrete policy recommendations aimed at fostering multilateral cooperation and seizing opportunities in this evolving landscape.
Meanwhile, the Yemen roundtable, titled “Yemen-GCC Economic Collaboration and Post-Conflict Reconstruction,” was organized in partnership with the Rethinking Yemen’s Economy Project—a joint initiative of DeepRoot Consulting, the Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies, and the Center for Applied Research in Partnership with the Orient (CARPO). It featured discussions on peace-making efforts in Yemen and the role of the GCC in Yemen’s recovery, reconstruction, and development. Academics, development specialists, public officials, and other relevant stakeholders took part in the discussion.
Stay tuned for upcoming reports, insights, and events from the Middle East Council as we continue to explore these critical issues.
With that, check out some of our latest outputs below:
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This policy note argues that a Greek-Turkish thaw needs to be couched within a broader Türkiye-EU reset, which should include extending regular invitations to Türkiye’s foreign minister to the EU’s Gymnich meetings and establishing an increasingly structured foreign and security policy dialogue between both sides.
February 2, 2025
By Galip Dalay
This Issue Brief argues that MENA countries and their neighbors in the Sahel, Horn of Africa, and elsewhere should enhance cooperation over water resources to avert future conflict. Such cooperation will be critical to safeguarding the long-term stability of the region and ensuring sustainable water management.
January 30, 2025
This chapter is part of the ongoing dossier project titled “Carbon Emissions Reduction Strategies for Qatar.” It outlines how Qatar, as a prominent oil and gas exporter seeking economic diversification, can utilize carbon markets as a pathway to a more sustainable economic model
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