HW Publishing is proud to announce the 2026 release of After Assad: What Kind of Syria Can Be Built? by author and veteran Husam Wafaei. This essential nonfiction work investigates the critical steps required for Syria’s post-conflict renewal, moving beyond simple political shifts toward deep national transformation. Through twenty detailed chapters, Wafaei explores the restoration of governance, social trust, and reconciliation, examining how a diverse nation can foster a shared sense of citizenship after decades of authoritarianism.
Rather than offering rigid solutions, the book invites readers to engage with difficult questions regarding institutional accountability, economic recovery, and the Kurdish question. Wafaei, a Seneca Polytechnic professor and seasoned Canadian Armed Forces member born in Aleppo, draws on his extensive background in leadership and international service to distinguish between physical reconstruction and long-term societal healing.
Title: After Assad: What Kind of Syria Can Be Built?
Subtitle: Rebuilding a Nation Through Governance, Reconciliation, Justice, and Shared Citizenship
Author: Husam Wafaei
Genre: Nonfiction / History / Politics
Publisher: HW Publishing, Toronto
Release Date: October 1, 2026
ISBN: 978-1-0680800-3-6
Discover how Syria can transition from a legacy of fear to a future of law and accountability. Available October 2026 at Amazon, IngramSpark, and www.husamwafaei.com