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Malik al-Abdeh is managing director of Conflict Mediation Solutions, a Track II consultancy. Previously, he was a consultant at the Humanitarian Dialogue Centre and program manager at the European Institute of Peace. He is based in London.
Following two years of preparation, the Syrian Madaniya (“Civil”) initiative held its inaugural conference with over 180 participating organizations. To claim a political role, Madaniya needs a program and a partner. The natural partner for this endeavor is the Syrian Negotiation Commission.