Syria

Middle East

Syria stands at a pivotal juncture as it charts a path following the fall of the Assad regime. Syria’s new government faces the task of rebuilding a shattered economy and establishing state institutions capable of managing a diverse and war-affected population. A durable US-Syria partnership depends on sustained cooperation across reconstruction, governance, and Syria’s reintegration.

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Hof Quoted by ABC News on John Kerry’s Role in Syrian Peace Talks With Russia

MENASource
Jul 1, 2026

The US is sending Syrian asylees back. Syria isn’t ready.

By
Diana Rayes

The US Supreme Court’s recent decision to uphold the Trump administration’s decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status programs crates a troubling global precedent.

Migration
Syria

MENASource
May 4, 2026

Syria needs a trustworthy digital ecosystem to support its revival

By
Nadia Farra

Robust digital infrastructure, digital literacy, and cybersecurity are no longer luxuries for high-income nations but fundamental requirements for national stability and economic resilience.

Freedom and Prosperity
Inclusive Growth

MENASource
Feb 20, 2026

Syria is not Libya, but it could become one if the world looks away

By
Kurt Davis Jr.

There are lessons from Libya’s fragmentation and collapse that can be applied now as Syria sits at a similar inflection point.

Conflict
Libya

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Syria Project

The Syria Project advances policy engagement and international partnerships during a pivotal political transition. It serves as a leading platform for independent analysis and high-level dialogue on US-Syria relations, economic recovery, governance, and regional reintegration, leveraging deep networks across Washington, Damascus, and the broader Middle East.

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Middle East Programs

Working with our allies and partners in Europe and the wider Middle East to protect US interests, build peace and security, and unlock the human potential of the region.

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Content

In the News

Oct 3, 2016

Hof Quoted by ABC News on John Kerry’s Role in Syrian Peace Talks With Russia

By Frederic C. Hof

Read the full article here.

Russia Syria

In the News

Oct 2, 2016

Ashooh Quoted by Daily News on Russian Military Involvement in Syria

By Jessica Ashooh

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Russia Syria

In the News

Oct 1, 2016

Stein Quoted by Middle East Eye on Turkish-Backed Forces in Syria

By Aaron Stein

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Syria Turkey

In the News

Sep 30, 2016

Farkas Quoted by Associated Press on Russia’s Role in Syria

By Evelyn Farkas

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Russia Syria

In the News

Sep 30, 2016

Itani Quoted by Vocativ on Russia’s Role in Syrian Ceasefire

By Faysal Itani

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Russia Syria

New Atlanticist

Sep 29, 2016

NATO ‘Best Deal’ the United States Has Ever Made

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen warns against placing conditions on defense of allies In a thinly veiled swipe at Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, a former secretary general of NATO, said on September 29 that it is in the United States’ best interests to be the world’s “policeman,” and it […]

Economy & Business Libya

In the News

Sep 29, 2016

Stein Quoted by Guardian on the US Role in Syria

By Aaron Stein

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Syria

In the News

Sep 29, 2016

Hof Quoted by Naharnet on Unlikely US-Russia Outreach in Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

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Russia Syria

In the News

Sep 29, 2016

Itani Quoted by The Middle East Eye on the US Role in Syria

By Faysal Itani

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Syria

In the News

Sep 29, 2016

Hof in the Washington Post: ISIS and Assad: Two Sides of the Same Coin

By Frederic C. Hof

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Syria

Experts

Fellow

Ibrahim Al-Assil

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Syria Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Conflict

Fellow

Yesar Al-Maleki

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Iraq Initiative Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Geopolitics & Energy Security

Fellow

Samir Altaqi

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Syria Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Middle East

Fellow

Wa’el Alzayat

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Economy & Business

Fellow

Lukas Andriukaitis

Nonresident Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Disinformation Eastern Europe

Staff

Elise Baker

Senior Staff Lawyer, Strategic Litigation Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Civil Society Extremism

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Issue briefs and reports

Fast Thinking

Dispatches

Inflection Points

UkraineAlert

MENASource

Econographics

Syria

Featured commentary & analysis

The US is sending Syrian asylees back. Syria isn’t ready.

Syria needs a trustworthy digital ecosystem to support its revival

Syria is not Libya, but it could become one if the world looks away

Programs

Syria Project

Learn more about the Middle East programs

Content

Hof Quoted by ABC News on John Kerry’s Role in Syrian Peace Talks With Russia

Ashooh Quoted by Daily News on Russian Military Involvement in Syria

Stein Quoted by Middle East Eye on Turkish-Backed Forces in Syria

Farkas Quoted by Associated Press on Russia’s Role in Syria

Itani Quoted by Vocativ on Russia’s Role in Syrian Ceasefire

NATO ‘Best Deal’ the United States Has Ever Made

Stein Quoted by Guardian on the US Role in Syria

Hof Quoted by Naharnet on Unlikely US-Russia Outreach in Syria

Itani Quoted by The Middle East Eye on the US Role in Syria

Hof in the Washington Post: ISIS and Assad: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Experts

Ibrahim Al-Assil

Yesar Al-Maleki

Samir Altaqi

Wa’el Alzayat

Lukas Andriukaitis

Elise Baker

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