Join us for an in-depth discussion with Dr. Karam Shaar, a leading political economist and Chief Economic Consultant on Syria to the United Nations, as we examine the country’s political economy beyond the Assad era. Dr. Shaar has produced extensive research on Syria and advised international organizations and research institutions on reconstruction, fiscal reform, and governance.
The conversation will explore Syria’s emerging economic philosophy — spanning fiscal, monetary, investment, and privatisation policies — and consider how political forces, capital, and society interact in re-defining the state’s role. It will also explore the influence of the international community and regional dynamics in shaping the new political and economic order.

Moderated by: Jad Baghdadi, Rhodes Scholar and PhD Candidate at ODID researching state–capital relations
Chair: Adeel Malik, Globe Fellow in Economies of Muslim Societies and Associate Professor, ODID