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An invitation to submit a research paper to the second research conference of Omran Center titled: Early Recovery in Syria: Realities and Future Perspectives

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Special Report: Iranian influence within the Regime Army.. 2017/18 strikes that targeted Iran in Syria

The report talked about how the Iranian proxies in Syria became part of the Regime army, also the report include the most significant raids which targeted Iranian locations in Syria during 2017/ 2018

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A brief report: Official business visits between Iran and Syria 2019-18

The report provides an overview of recent official business visits between Tehran and Damascus, It mostly focus on visits related to economic activities between Syria & Iran.

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Profiling Top Private Security Companies in Syria

Report tackling the private security companies in Syria and how this field witnessed a massive jump after 2013.

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New Book Release entitled: Transformations of the Syrian Military: The Challenge of Change and Restructuring

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Monthly Briefing on The Events of The Syrian Scene - August 2024

General Summary This report provides an overview of the key political, security, and economic events in Syria during the month of August 2024, examining developments across various levels. Politically, the…

Wednesday September 11
In Reports

Monthly Briefing on The Events of The Syrian Scene - August 2024

General Summary This report provides an overview of the key political, security, and economic events in Syria during the month of August 2024, examining developments across various levels. Politically, the…

Wednesday September 11
In Reports
Maintaining Mass Obedience: HTS’s Response…

Maintaining Mass Obedience: HTS’s Response to the Protests in Idlib

Since early 2024, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has been working to contain the civilian unrest in its controlled areas in Northwestern Syria, which was triggered by the internal crisis of…

Monday September 09
In Articles

Maintaining Mass Obedience: HTS’s Response to the Protests in Idlib

Since early 2024, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has been working to contain the civilian unrest in its controlled areas in Northwestern Syria, which was triggered by the internal crisis of…

Monday September 09
In Articles
Ba'ath Party Elections 2024..Restructuring and…

Ba'ath Party Elections 2024..Restructuring and Assad's Control Dynamics

Executive Summary The Ba'ath Party elections on May 4, 2024, during the General Conference, were part of Assad's efforts to reshape and reorganize the power centers within the Ba'ath Party…

Tuesday September 03
In Papers

Ba'ath Party Elections 2024..Restructuring and Assad's Control Dynamics

Executive Summary The Ba'ath Party elections on May 4, 2024, during the General Conference, were part of Assad's efforts to reshape and reorganize the power centers within the Ba'ath Party…

Tuesday September 03
In Papers
Syria’s Reserve Military Service Transformations…

Syria’s Reserve Military Service Transformations and Objectives

Reserve service has been one of the most significant human resource components of the Syrian Regime Army, yet it has also posed one of the greatest challenges and obstacles for…

Wednesday August 21
In Articles

Syria’s Reserve Military Service Transformations and Objectives

Reserve service has been one of the most significant human resource components of the Syrian Regime Army, yet it has also posed one of the greatest challenges and obstacles for…

Wednesday August 21
In Articles
Monthly Briefing on the Events…

Monthly Briefing on the Events of the Syrian Scene - July 2024

General Summary This report provides an overview of the key political, security, and economic events in Syria during the month of July 2024, examining developments across various levels. Politically, the…

Wednesday August 21
In Reports

Monthly Briefing on the Events of the Syrian Scene - July 2024

General Summary This report provides an overview of the key political, security, and economic events in Syria during the month of July 2024, examining developments across various levels. Politically, the…

Wednesday August 21
In Reports
Monthly Briefing on The Events…

Monthly Briefing on The Events of The Syrian Scene - June 2024

General Summary This report provides an overview of the key events in Syria during the month of June 2024, focusing on political, security, and economic developments. It examines the developments…

Friday July 19
In Reports

Monthly Briefing on The Events of The Syrian Scene - June 2024

General Summary This report provides an overview of the key events in Syria during the month of June 2024, focusing on political, security, and economic developments. It examines the developments…

Friday July 19
In Reports

Map of Control and Influence: "Syria 15 December 2017"

Damascus December 7, inside sources, reported that Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham-affiliated combatants who were not pre-war inhabitants of Eastern Ghouta will be evacuated to Idleb governorate in the coming weeks. This development is pursuant to an agreement reached between armed opposition…

Friday December 15

In Reports

Map of Control and Influence: Syria "16 November 2017"

Damascus November 11, unconfirmed reports indicated that Jaish Al-Islam and the Government of Russia reached an agreement stipulating Jaish Al-Islam’s future role as the sole military and political actor in Eastern Ghouta. November 12, a UN inter-agency convoy entered Duma city, Duma…

Thursday November 16

In Reports

ISIS Areas of Control in Eastern Syria and Western Iraq "Nov 2017"

October 26, SDF forces had opened fire on civilians, originally from Al-Minshiye neighborhood, who were demonstrating in the vicinity of Al Raqqa city and demanding to return to their homes. October 27, Syrian Regime Forces and Allied Militias advance from eastern Homs governorate…

Thursday November 02

In Reports

Turkey Eyeing Further Expansion in Northern Syria, Say Rebels

Turkey said last week that its campaign in Idlib was nearly complete, but recent talk over further expansion in Aleppo’s countryside signal that its operations in northern Syria may be far from over. A map of control in northeast Syria, showing…

Thursday November 02

In Articles

panel in Brussels Conference entitled: "Harnessing Economic Autonomy for Peace: Reimagining Syria’s Path Forward"

Omran Center for Strategic Studies with Support from SPI organized a side event at the 8th Brussels Conference on Supporting…

Tuesday April 30

Side Event at the 8th Brussels Conference on “Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region” | Harnessing Economic Autonomy for Peace: Reimagining Syria’s Path Forward

Concept Note for Side Event at the 8th Brussels Conference on “Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region”…

Tuesday April 09

An invitation to submit a research paper to the second research conference of Omran Center titled: Early Recovery in Syria: Realities and Future Perspectives

Early recovery in Syria stands out as one of the most significant variables that has started to take shape in…

Friday November 24

Event Entitled | Reshaping Syria's Future: Examining the Roles of Unions, Student Federations, and NGOs in Supporting Human Rights

Dr. Ammar Kahf, Executive Director of the Omran Center for Strategic Studies and a board member of the Syrian Forum,…

Tuesday September 26

Where Does Syria Stand After 13 Years

Dr. Ammar Kahf appeared on TRT World's "Strait Talk" to mark the 13th anniversary of the Syrian revolution. In the…

Monday March 18

In Media Appearance

"Bridging Worlds: SIT Students Explore Refugee Crisis Dynamics at Omran Center in Istanbul"

In Istanbul, on March 8, 2024, the Omran Center for Strategic Studies hosted an event featuring 17 students from various…

Thursday March 14

In News

Statement Solidarity to Counter Repercussions of the Earthquake in Syria

10- February- 2023 The earthquake that struck southern Turkey, and northern and western Syria caused heavy casualties, exceeding thousands of…

Friday February 10

In Media Appearance

Dr. Ammar Kahf | How important is the conflict in Syria to the EU?

Dr. Ammar Kahf, executive director of the Omran Center for Strategic Studies, commented on the Brussels donor conference, saying, "The…

Wednesday May 18

In Media Appearance

Dr. Ammar Kahf | Syrian opposition and Assad regime agree to Russian-brokered agreement for Daraa al-Balad

Dr. Ammar Kahf, Executive Director of Omran Center for Strategic Studies shared his analysis on TRT World regarding recent developments…

Thursday September 09

In Media Appearance

Navvar Saban | Iran Is Trying to Convert Syria to Shiism

Navvar Saban, a field expert at the Omran Center, said in his recent interview with FP "foreign policy" Since 2017, Iran…

Tuesday March 23

In Media Appearance

Dr. Ammar Kahf | Participation in TRT World Forum Expert Roundtable

Dr. Ammar Kahf, Executive director of the Omran Center for Strategic Studies Participated in TRT World Forum Expert Roundtable while…

Tuesday December 22

In Media Appearance

Navvar Saban | Will Syrian regime launch new battles in opposition regions?

Navar Saban, expert in military situation at the Omran Center for Strategic Studies in Istanbul talking with Enab Baladi about…

Monday October 19

In Media Appearance

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Special Report: Iranian influence within the Regime Army.. 2017/18 strikes that targeted Iran in Syria

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