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 prior to now two weeks to influence Western powers to quickly carry sanctions imposed through the rule of Bashar al-Assad.
However these governments wish to see progress in the direction of inclusive and democratic governance in Syria.
Issues are rising that the euphoria following the autumn of al-Assad might give solution to frustration and violence if the method is delayed.
Will the West be ready to carry sanctions – and quick?
And may Syria’s new rulers make the modifications wanted to win the boldness of world powers?
Presenter: Neave Barker
Visitors:
Ammar Kahf – government director of the Omran Middle for Strategic Research
Hind Kabawat – director of interfaith peacebuilding on the Carter Faculty for Peace and Battle Decision at George Mason College
Fadi Dayoub – government director of Native Improvement and Small Tasks Assist, a Syrian NGO
