Select committee: Foreign Affairs Committee
A new Syria: assessing UK strategy in a transitional state
Open
Opened 16 Jul 2026
Foreign Affairs Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
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.
Where it stands
The inquiry is open, opened 16 July 2026.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 7 September 2026
- 5 witnesses
Recent activity
- Oral evidence session7 September 2026, Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Sep 2026 |
Oral evidence session
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
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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 |