Syria Study Group Releases Final Report
Bipartisan study group unveils assessments and recommendations for U.S. strategy in Syria
Read the event coverageWell into its ninth year, the conflict in Syria is a devastating humanitarian tragedy and a source of regional instability with serious implications for U.S. national security. Last year, Congress directed USIP to facilitate the bipartisan Syria Study Group (SSG) in order to examine the current state of the conflict and make recommendations on the military and diplomatic strategy of the United States going forward.
The release of the SSG’s final report follows months of extensive consultations across a broad range of stakeholders and experts, as well as travel to the region. It represents the consensus of all twelve Congressionally-appointed SSG members and offers a bipartisan roadmap for the way ahead.
The Syria Study Group hosted a panel discussion and presentation of the final report’s assessments and recommendations. The event included keynote addresses from Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), who spearheaded the creation of the bipartisan study group, and Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT).
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Welcoming Remarks
- Dr. Mike Yaffe
Vice President, Middle East and Africa, USIP
Keynote Speakers
- Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
- Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT)
Overarching U.S. Strategy, Syria Study Group Co-Chairs
- Mr. Michael Singh
Co-Chair, Syria Study Group - Ms. Dana Stroul
Co-Chair, Syria Study Group
Panel Discussion with Syria Study Group Members
- Ms. Melissa Dalton
Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, International Security Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies - Amb. Frederic Hof
Diplomat in Residence, Bard College - Dr. Kimberly Kagan
Founder & President, Institute for the Study of War - Mr. Vance Serchuk
Adjunct Senior Fellow, Center for a New American Security - Ms. Dana Stroul, moderator
Co-Chair, Syria Study Group
Closing Remarks
- Mr. Michael Singh
Co-Chair, Syria Study Group
