Introduction and Methodology Early economic recovery aims to support local communities in returning to a stable and normal life, including preventing the community from returning to violence. The Early Recovery Report monitors projects implemented over a period of six months…

Executive Summary([1]) Ömer Özkızılcık 19.09.2022 The US announced a sanction exemption for twelve economic areas in specific territories of Syria controlled by the YPG and the areas controlled by the Syrian Interim Government – except Afrin. Within the same time…

After being accused of kidnappings, the regime-backed Fajer militia experienced wide-scale hostility from local Sweida groups and had their headquarters seized. This may signal growing discontent with the Syrian regime's role in Sweida's deterioration. Background Located in southwest Syria and…

From the beginning of the Syrian uprising, several Arab countries were almost unanimous in isolating the Syrian regime to punish it for its violations of Arab League resolutions and the rights of the Syrian people. This approach was translated by…

As the central state authority declined, in favor of the emergence of sub-state formations including ethnic and religious ones, along with international and regional interventions, several local governance models have emerged across Syria as reflected by the dynamic military map.…