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SUMMARY:The Struggle for Meaning in Post-Assadist Syria - Dr Zeina Al Azme
 h\, Department of Sociology\, University of Cambridge
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DESCRIPTION:In the wake of the Assad regime’s collapse\, Syria faces a p
 ivotal yet precarious moment. This talk frames recent events in Syria thro
 ugh the lens of "The Right to Meaning\," exploring what is still required 
 for the revolution to succeed in its cognitive dimension—how its vision 
 can be translated into lasting political\, social\, and cultural transform
 ation. While the regime's downfall represents a momentous victory\, the st
 ruggle continues on multiple fronts. Key issues include the restoration of
  national sovereignty\, transitional justice\, the challenge of rebuilding
  a fragmented society without repeating past cycles of repression\, ensuri
 ng accountability for war crimes\, managing military and security sector r
 eform\, securing individual freedoms and the right to public participation
  for all\, improving living conditions amidst ongoing sanctions\, and navi
 gating complex international relations in a deeply fractured geopolitical 
 landscape. Drawing on insights from Syrian intellectuals and activists\, t
 his discussion will examine ongoing efforts towards democratic governance\
 , freedom of expression\, and gender equality\, emphasising the need for a
  collective reclamation of meaning in a newly liberated\, but still fragil
 e\, Syria.\n\nChair: Professor Hazem Kandil\, Head of Department
LOCATION:Sociology Department Seminar Room\, Free School Lane
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