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A Window of Opportunity for Syria

After more than 50 years, the rule of the Assad family is coming to an end. This is cause for celebration. But Syria faces huge challenges.

The fall of the Assad regime was as sudden as it was swift. But after more than 13 years of civil war and in view of the complex regional environment, the political reorganisation of Syria is not going to be easy. A heterogeneous alliance of partly jihadist rebels will have to organise the political transition and involve the relevant stakeholders in the process. There is a great sense of optimism in the country, but this is mixed with concerns about revenge and renewed conflict.

Michael Bauer
December 10, 2024
Country reports

Ambivalent Loyalty and Dissonance: Alawite Community Dynamics Amidst the Syrian War

An in-depth analysis of the socio-economic and political transformations within the Alawite community in Syria

How have historical marginalization, political manipulation, and socio-economic challenges reshaped the Alawites’ social identity, political affiliations, and perceptions?

Dr. Rahaf Aldoughli, Dr. Haian Dukhan
September 19, 2024
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Territorial Fragmentation, Violence, and Local Governance in Syria’s Daraa Governorate

Understanding the complex dynamics and landscape of post-war Daraa in southern Syria

This study explores the factors driving violence and instability in Daraa, highlighting challenges in local governance and community resilience amidst ongoing conflict and economic hardship.

Dr. Abdullah al-Jabassini
August 5, 2024
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Special Report: Refugees

Migration and Refugees in Lebanon and beyond

A Special Report published by Executive Magazine in collaboration with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung’s Lebanon Office

July 15, 2024
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Navigating the Impact of Conflict on Syria’s Ethnic, Religious and Tribal Communities

How has the Syrian war impacted the country’s ethnic, religious and tribal communities and their efforts towards peace formation?

This report answers this question based on five critical case studies while highlighting constraints and opportunities towards localised solutions for peace formation in support of viable policy recommendations.

Dr. Rana Khalaf, Thomas McGee, Dr. Haian Dukhan
June 21, 2024
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Policy Brief - Navigating the Impact of Conflict on Syria’s Ethnic, Religious & Tribal Communities

Policy recommendations towards localised solutions and peace formation in Syria

This policy brief stems from a larger report that explores ethnic, religious and tribal communities’ efforts towards peace formation in Syria, outlining the viable policy options for international actors that arise from it.

Dr. Rana Khalaf, Thomas McGee, Dr. Haian Dukhan
June 21, 2024
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European assistance for crisis-ridden Lebanon

Lebanese and international criticism of the EU's new aid package is exaggerated

The EU's new support program for Lebanon expands on its previous commitment to the cedar state. In addition to supporting the provision of basic services (health, education, etc.) for people in need, the EU also wants to focus more on security and migration management. Since the agreement was widely portrayed in Europe and Lebanon as a kind of “refugee deal” to keep migrations away from European shores, the offer was met with rejection in Lebanon's heated domestic political climate. The country considers itself overwhelmed by the presence of 1.5 million Syrian refugees. If the program is implemented properly, it can help Lebanon deal with its economic and social problems and contributes to the strengthening of the Lebanese Armed Forces, one of the few still functioning governmental institutions.

Michael Bauer
May 15, 2024
Country reports

Official and Black Market Exchange Rates in Syria, by Karam Shaar

An online interactive tool for tracking exchange rates in Syria

Appropriate research and policy tools are required to track Syria’s monetary policy and assess the diversion of aid by the Assad regime through the imposition of unfair exchange rates on donors through the UN.

March 26, 2024
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Business Responsibility Towards the Environment and Human Rights in Syria

A study conducted by The Syrian Legal Development Programme in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Lebanon Office.

This study dives deep into the overlooked role of businesses, dissecting their environmental footprint and shedding light on the urgent need for sustainable practices.

February 2, 2024
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Socioeconomic and Political Landscape of Lebanon

National Public Survey | November 2023

By gathering data from a representative sample of Lebanese citizens, encompassing different regions, ages, genders, educational levels, and socioeconomic backgrounds, this study offers a panoramic view of the socioeconomic situation in Lebanon.

December 28, 2023
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