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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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Sep 14, 2016

The Growth of the Syrian Media and Responsible Voices

By Caroline Ayoub

For the forty years under the Assad regime, Syrians had limited access to information and no freedom of expression. The initial media rush was part of a larger movement in which Syrians were able to express themselves in protests through signs, songs, art, and other creative expressions. However, a few qualities set media work apart. […]

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Sep 13, 2016

Itani Joins the Diane Rehm Show to Discuss Syrian Ceasefire Prospects and Humanitarian Aid

By Faysal Itani

Listen to the full interview here.

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Sep 13, 2016

Hof and Itani Quoted by The Gazette on Syria Truce Cooperation

By Frederic C. Hof and Faysal Itani

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SyriaSource

Sep 13, 2016

How Syria is Changing Israel’s Position in the Middle East

By Moran Stern

Despite decades of contentious relations between Israel and Syria, including three wars, Syria giving refuge to the National Liberation Movement (Fatah) combatants in the 1960s, and continued failed peace negotiations, the 57-mile border with Syria has remained Israel’s most stable for more than four decades, even after the outbreak of the war in Syria.

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In the News

Sep 13, 2016

Farkas Quoted by Associated Press on US-Russian Military Operations

By Evelyn Farkas

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In the News

Sep 13, 2016

Slavin Quoted by Voice of America on Iran’s Role in Syria

By Barbara Slavin

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In the News

Sep 12, 2016

Itani Quoted by VOA on Syrian Ceasefire

By Faysal Itani

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SyriaSource

Sep 12, 2016

Re-engineering the Population: the Syrian Regime’s Policy to Eliminate the Opposition

By Hosam al-Jablawi

In light of the ongoing war, the conflict approaching the city of Hama, and the increasing displacement of people from the countryside, the regime has adopted a policy of re-engineering the population to ensure a base of popular support in city centers. This policy exacerbates the suffering of people currently living in the Hama region, […]

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Sep 11, 2016

Itani in The National: The Imperfect World of the New Deal on Syria

By Faysal Itani

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Sep 11, 2016

Farkas Quoted by Bloomberg on the US-Russian Operation in Syria

By Evelyn Farkas

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