Syrian Expectations for the Future:

One year after the fall of the Assad regime, Syria’s transitional leaders and their international partners face the urgent task of reimagining how power, justice, and reconstruction should be approached. Measuring Syrian views is notoriously difficult after years of conflict and displacement. Complementary sources—a forthcoming Arab Barometer survey, dialogues with community leaders, and current humanitarian and economic reporting—offer a grounded look at what citizens expect from a new order. Drawing on these insights, the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, in partnership with Arab Barometer, will explore how aligning policies with Syrians preferences can strengthen the legitimacy of interim institutions, shape credible paths for accountability and reconciliation, and guide international support toward the jobs, services, and local governance models people prioritize. This session will give regional and global actors an evidence-based roadmap for a stable, inclusive post-conflict Syria.

About Doha Forum

Established in 2000, Doha Forum is a leading platform bringing together global leaders, policy makers, experts and changemakers to discuss innovative solutions to the world’s most critical challenges, from global security and conflict resolution to economic development and technological advancement.

Under the banner “Diplomacy, Dialogue, and Diversity”, Doha Forum’s 23rd edition will be held on 7-8 December 2025 in Doha, Qatar, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of Qatar. Centered around the theme “Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress”, the forum calls on stakeholders to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete actions to support sustainable prosperity and address injustice.

The 2025 edition will continue the Forum’s legacy of impactful dialogue underpinned by its growing network of global partnerships. The last edition welcomed the participation of 4,000 guests from over 120 countries, including more than 270 speakers, across the two-day event.