What is it like to enter war zones and speak with designated terrorists? How difficult is it to hear multiple perspectives before offering an analysis? Dareen Khalifa is a Senior Analyst at the International Crisis Group working on Syria and in her quest to support peace, speaking to designated terrorists is a task on her 'to-do list'. Dareen has 15 years of experience working on the Middle East, with a particular focus on sub-state armed groups, local governance, and civil society. She has worked on the Syria conflict in a number of roles since 2013, regularly traveling to Iraq and Syria to engage with various civilian and armed actors on initiatives to mitigate conflict. Dareen appears regularly on television, radio and in print as a commentator on Middle East affairs. Dareen has an MA in Human Rights and Public Policy from University College London.