Panelists talked about Syria’s civil war and ways to deal with Syrian President Assad. Mr. Hannah, former National Security Adviser to Vice President Cheney, criticized President Obama for how he’s dealt with the Syrian civil war, adding that it may be too late. He was joined by Syrian activist Ammar Abdulhamid, who said the Obama administration lacks a clear vision in Syria. 
“What’s Next for Syria?” was part of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' 2012 Washington Forum, titled, “Dictators and Dissidents: Should the West Choose Sides?”