Leila Nachawati

Leila Nachawati, a communications professor and author of "When the Revolution is Over," shares her insights after returning to Syria for the first time in 15 years. She discusses the harsh realities facing Syrians, such as inflation and community distrust, alongside the need for transitional justice and women's leadership in these efforts. Their struggles with identifying missing persons and the impact of prison photographs highlight the urgency for accountability. Leila's reflections reveal how fiction intersects with memory and the ongoing quest for a new Syria.