Select Committee · Foreign Affairs Committee
A new Syria: assessing UK strategy in a transitional state
Status: Open
Opened: 16 Jul 2026
Inquiry scope
The Committee is examining the UK Government’s approach to Syria following the collapse of the Assad Regime in December 2024 and the establishment of a transitional government. The inquiry will determine what the UK’s diplomatic, security, humanitarian and accountability strategies are in the region, given the rapidly changing political landscape, and how the UK can best support Syria’s stability and regional security. It will also consider whether the UK government should have greater oversight of Syria’s transitional government and how that can be carried out to the best effect. Read more about this inquiry.Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Sep 2026 | Charlotte Leslie · Conservative Middle East Council, Dr Neil Quilliam · Chatham House, Dr Reem Turkmani · London School of Economics Middle East Centre, H.E. Hind Kabawat · the Syrian Government, Jon Wilks · Syria Britain Business Centre | View ↗ |
Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Leslie · Director | Conservative Middle East Council | 1 |
| Dr Neil Quilliam · Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme | Chatham House | 1 |
| Dr Reem Turkmani · Assistant Professor | London School of Economics Middle East Centre | 1 |
| H.E. Hind Kabawat · Minister of Social and Labour Affairs | the Syrian Government | 1 |
| Jon Wilks · Advisor | Syria Britain Business Centre | 1 |