OMRAN CENTER FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES

About Us

-   Established in November 2013 in Istanbul, Turkey.
-   A research institution that serves as an essential reference on Syrian affairs in political, Local Administration, and development sectors.
-  Publishes studies and policy briefs that empower relevant actors and institutions working on Syrian affairs, supports decision-making mechanisms, and assess a complex set of data to present analytical maps and recommendations.
-   Conducts round-table discussions, seminars and workshops that promote a more systematic and methodical culture of decision-making among Syria’s future leaders.

Our Vision
An independent think tank and policy center focusing on presenting an objective understanding of Syria and the region in order to become a reference for public policies impacting the region.

Objectives

-    Support decision-making mechanisms and presenting strategies on Syrian affairs.
-    Provide practical solutions and policy recommendations to decision-makers.
-    Publish policy studies that identify challenges within the Syrian context and the region, and foresee scenarios and alternative solutions.
-    Publish papers in several languages to facilitate interaction with international actors.
-    Contribute to the accumulation of knowledge that best serves the Syrian issue.

Omran Core Values
-    Adhere to professional standards in describing and analyzing the complex reality.
-    Adopt an appropriate research methodology.
-    Enrich and develop our research team.
-    Adapt to changing conditions and needs.
-    Localize and adapt concepts and solutions to the Syrian and regional cultural andpolitical contexts.
-    Open to different orientations and methodologies through dialogue and bridgebuilding

 

Researchers

Senior Fellow, Omran Center for Strategic Studies Danny Al-Baaj is a former Syrian diplomat and a Senior Fellow at
Co-Founder, Executive Director of Omran for Strategic Studies, and Board Member of the Syrian Forum. He earned his
Co-Founder and Board Member of Omran Center for Strategic Studies, Strategic and Legal Advisor to the Syrian Forum. He
Ayman Aldassouky is a researcher at Omran for Strategic Studies. He is currently a Master student in International
President of the Board Directors of Omran Center for Strategic Studies, and CEO of the Syrian Forum. He served as the
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Senior Researcher at Omran for Strategic Studies in the Policies and International Relations Track. He earned his Post
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Mohamed Al Bdullah is a researcher at the Omran Center for Strategic Studies. He earned a master’s degree in
Vice-President of the Board of Director and Co-founder of Omran Center for Strategic Studies. He is also a co-founder
MBA from the Australian University of Wollongong - Bachelor of Computer Science from American University - Information
Sasha Al Alou is a researcher at Omran Center for Strategic Studies. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism
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