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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

Feb 6, 2016

Itani Quoted by Agence France-Presse on Potential Aleppo Siege

By Faysal Itani

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Syria

In the News

Feb 6, 2016

Abouzahr Quoted by The Guardian on Looming Siege Inside Aleppo

By Hossam Abouzahr

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Syria

SyriaSource

Feb 5, 2016

Syria: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

By Frederic C. Hof

Word out of Saudi Arabia that the Kingdom is willing to contribute ground forces to the anti-Islamic State (ISIL, ISIS, Daesh) fight in Syria and the positive reaction of Secretary of Defense Ash Carter combine to form one of earth’s rarest elements: good news on Syria. The ongoing display of official American disbelief about the […]

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SyriaSource

Feb 5, 2016

Top News: February 5, 2016

By SyriaSource

– Syrian troops make gains in southern offensive– Senior Iranian commander killed in Syria– Turkey accuses Russia of spreading propaganda – Over 10,000 Syrians mass on Turkish border as regime advances

Syria

In the News

Feb 5, 2016

Ricciardone Joins Alhurra’s All Directions to Discuss Syria Peace Talks, ISIS, and Obama’s Mosque Visit

By Francis Ricciardone

Syria

In the News

Feb 5, 2016

Itani and Abouzahr Quoted by DPA International on Syrian Regime’s Increase in Strength

By Faysal Itani and Hossam Abouzahr

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Syria

SyriaSource

Feb 5, 2016

Moadamiya: Two Years of Siege and Starvation

By Youssef Sadaki

Over the past two years, the Syrian regime and its allied militias have persisted in using starvation as a weapon against opposition areas. Madaya, which only recently became the focus of media attention, is only one of over 40 other areas that has reached a state of crisis due to regime siege tactics, according to Siege […]

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In the News

Feb 4, 2016

Stein Quoted by Business Insider on How Russian Involvement in Syria Affects Turkey’s Position in the Region

By Aaron Stein

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In the News

Feb 4, 2016

Itani and Abouzahr Quoted by Agence France-Presse on Syrian Attacks in Aleppo

By Faysal Itani and Hossam Abouzahr

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Syria

In the News

Feb 4, 2016

Itani and Abouzahr Quoted by Middle East Eye on Syrian Attacks in Aleppo

By Faysal Itani and Hossam Abouzahr

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