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Normalizing with the Assad regime, Different Approaches at Different Levels

20/04/22
Syria Baraa Khurfan, Navvar Şaban
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…

The situation in Daraa is dire. Here’s how it might play out.

13/08/21
Russia, Syria Munaff Koman, Navvar Şaban
In a symbolic blow to the anti-government uprising born in Daraa in 2011, the Bashar al-Assad regime and Iran-backed militias are once again attempting to violently subdue the Syrian provincial capital, which is considered the birthplace of the revolution that…

Syrian Refugee Employment in Turkey

28/02/18
Syria, Turkey Mohamed Al Bdullah
According to official statistics, the Turkish Republic hosts nearly 3.5 million Syrian refugees, more than any other country. A number of studies show that a vast majority of these refugees will remain in Turkey permanently, even if the situation in…

Why Reports of ISIS’ Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

18/12/17
Syria, Terrorism and Security Mohamad Rachid, The Middle East Institute
During the same week the U.S. and Russia declared victory over ISIS in Syria, the militant group launched a series of surprise attacks around the country. Despite the triumphant claims of world leaders, these offensives suggest such statements are a…

Russia’s Brittle Strategic Pillars in Syria

14/12/17
Russia, Syria Ayman Al Dassouky
With unreliable allies and a lack of experience with local power dynamics, Russia’s influence in Syria is built on fragile foundations With political control fragmented among local powerbrokers in Syria, Russia’s overreliance on the Assad regime to protect its interests…
Tuesday September 26
Dr. Ammar Kahf, Executive Director of the Omran Center for Strategic Studies and a board member of the Syrian Forum, participated in a side event hosted by the Syrian Forum.…
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Monday August 01
Omran Center for Strategic Studies, Istanbul Medipol University Center for Mediterranean Studies (AKAM) and Black Sea Strategic Research Association (KASAM) are pleased to announce the international conference titled “Governance in…
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Wednesday June 24
Omran Center for Strategic Studies organized a public webinar panel entitled “Syrian Civil Society Organizations in an Unstable Environment” on 24 June 2020. The session discussed challenges and possible opportunities…
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