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Our work on Syria sheds light on the ongoing struggle of Syrians to fulfill their desire for democratic self-governance as the United States and the international community grapple with the aftermath of a devastating civil war, millions of refugees across the Middle East and Europe, and ongoing security and political challenges spilling over Syria’s borders.


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In the News

Sep 19, 2016

Itani Quoted by Bloomberg on Turkish Military in Syria

By Faysal Itani

Read the full article here.

Syria

In the News

Sep 19, 2016

Ashooh Quoted by Voice of America on Reasons for a Failed Syrian Ceasefire

By Jessica Ashooh

Read the full article here.

Syria

In the News

Sep 19, 2016

Itani Quoted by Bloomberg on Turkey’s Role in Syria

By Faysal Itani

Read the full article here.

Syria Turkey

In the News

Sep 18, 2016

Itani Quoted by Time on How a Mistaken US-Led Air Attack Could End the Syria Ceasefire

By Faysal Itani

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Syria

SyriaSource

Sep 16, 2016

Long Read: Game of Shrines and the Road to Darayya

By Annia Ciezadlo

As the Syrian government and its allied militias evacuate mostly Sunni populations from rebel-held areas, sectarian narratives are filling the vacuum.

Syria

SyriaSource

Sep 16, 2016

Factbox: Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act

By Brittany Keroack

On July 12, 2016, Representative Eliot Engel of New York introduced H.R. 5732, the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2016. This bill uses sanctions to put pressure on the Syrian government and anyone supporting it to stop committing war crimes and crimes against humanity. The Syrian government, empowered with support from Iran and Russia, […]

Syria

In the News

Sep 16, 2016

Itatni Quoted by Foreign Policy on Mourning the Syria That Might Have Been

By Faysal Itani

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Syria
President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, September 14, 2016

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Sep 15, 2016

Juncker Calls For a Europe that Defends

By Jean-Claude Juncker, European Commission

A Europe that protects is a Europe that defends – at home and abroad.

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In the News

Sep 15, 2016

Cohen Joins VOA Russia to Discuss the Kerry-Lavrov Syria Deal

By Ariel Cohen

Watch the full interview here.

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In the News

Sep 15, 2016

Itani Quoted by Newsweek on Skepticism Surrounding Syrian Ceasefire

By Faysal Itani

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Syria

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