Damascus launches a diplomatic outreach to push for an finish to restrictions.
The United Nations says seven out of 10 Syrians require humanitarian help after 13 years of conflict.
And an estimated $500bn is required to rebuild their nation.
Syria’s new administration has engaged in diplomacy previously two weeks to steer Western powers to quickly elevate sanctions imposed throughout the rule of Bashar al-Assad.
However these governments need to see progress in the direction of inclusive and democratic governance in Syria.
Considerations are rising that the euphoria following the autumn of al-Assad could give solution to frustration and violence if the method is delayed.
Will the West be ready to elevate sanctions – and quick?
And might Syria’s new rulers make the adjustments wanted to win the boldness of world powers?
Presenter: Neave Barker
Friends:
Ammar Kahf – govt director of the Omran Heart for Strategic Research
Hind Kabawat – director of interfaith peacebuilding on the Carter Faculty for Peace and Battle Decision at George Mason College
Fadi Dayoub – govt director of Native Growth and Small Initiatives Help, a Syrian NGO
