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The mission of the CIC is to promote an understanding of international affairs and Canada’s role in a changing world by providing Canadians with a non-partisan, nationwide forum for informed discussion, analysis and debate. Accordingly, the cornerstone of the CIC’s work is our events program. The CIC national office and our branches hold more than 150 events per year in cities across the country. In particular, our branch events give members an opportunity to directly engage with global issues that often intersect with local concerns. The CIC also supports events outside of Canada, often in partnership with other global think tanks, that can introduce Canadian perspectives to global audiences. CIC events take on many different forms, from academic lectures and panel discussions to town hall meetings and pub nights. Please consult our events calendar for a listing of CIC-organized and sponsored events.

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CIC Toronto: Pathways Forward for Syria

October 1, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

Pathways Forward for Syria

Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM (EST)
Location: Virtual via Zoom Webinar

 

The Canadian International Council’s Toronto Branch is delighted to invite you to attend a panel discussion on the future of Syria after the Assad regime, taking place on Wednesday, October 1, from 5:30 – 7:00 PM virtually via Zoom.

Please note that this event was previously planned as in-person at the Albany Club in Toronto, but will be held as a Zoom webinar instead. For those who have already registered, your registration will automatically be confirmed and your ticket purchases will be reimbursed. 

From the fall of the Syrian government in 2024 to the fragile post-Assad regime, Syrians are embarking on a new chapter, but significant challenges remain for the country as it strives for stability, reconstruction, and peace in a complex and rapidly evolving regional context. We will explore the current situation in Syria and what the future holds for the beleaguered country.

To register, please follow this link.

 

Meet our Guest Speakers

  • Areej Al-Hamad, Assistant Professor, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Marie-Joëlle Zahar, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Research Network on Peace Operations and Fellow at the Centre for International Research and Studies, Université de Montreal
  • Adrien Zakar, Assistant Professor, Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations and the Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, University of Toronto
  • Moderator: Mustafa Aryan, Canadian International Council

Details

Venue

  • Zoom

Organizer

  • CIC Toronto Branch