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Hind Kabawat

Former Nonresident Senior Fellow, Syria Project

Nonresident Fellow, Syria Project

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Diana Rayes

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Putin loses in Syria. Is Russia in retreat?

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Exploring investment opportunities in northwest Syria

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Event Recap

Mar 29, 2024

Launching the Syria Strategy Project

By
JP Reppeto and Charles Johnson

On March 18, 2024, the Atlantic Council’s Syria Project, the Middle East Institute’s Syria Program, the European Institute of Peace, and Madaniya Civil Society Network launched the Syria Strategy, an intensive process of engagement with subject matter experts and policymakers in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East to develop a holistic strategy to […]

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Conflict

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Nov 13, 2015

Kerry on Strategy

By Frederic C. Hof

Speaking for the better part of an hour at the US Institute of Peace on November 12, 2015, Secretary of State John Kerry sought to bring his listeners “up to speed” on the Obama administration strategy to defeat and dismantle the Islamic State (ISIL, ISIS, or Da’esh), end Syria’s civil war, and support “friends in […]

Syria

In the News

Alami on the Structure and Organization of ISIS in Syria

By Mona Alami

Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Fellow Mona Alami writes for Asharq Al-Awsat on the situation for and structure of ISIS in Syria, demonstrating that the organization is facing increased pressure despite its gains: Read the full article here.

Syria

SyriaSource

Top News: November 12, 2015

By SyriaSource

– Opposition oppose Russia’s draft proposal; Iran says resolution should not focus solely on Assad– At least 100 fighters killed in Syria during storming of besieged airbase– UN launches app to help feed Syrian refugee children– Turkey’s Erdogan puts Syria, Iraq on G20 leaders’ agenda– Seven children among fourteen dead in migrant boat sinking off […]

Syria

In the News

Hof on Protecting Civilians in Syria

By Frederic Hof

Business Insider quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Frederic C. Hof on why protecting Syrians from Assad should be the first step of the US strategy to defeat both Assad and ISIS:

Syria

In the News

Hof on Syria Talks in Vienna

By Frederic Hof

Bloomberg Business quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Frederic C. Hof on the talks in Vienna as the international community convenes to discuss Assad’s control of Syria:

Syria

SyriaSource

Nov 10, 2015

Between Regime Brutality and Society’s Cruelty

By Khaled Rawas

“I will not forgive him, nor will I let God’s mercy descend onto him,” uttered a woman activist working to support rape victims at a secret humanitarian organization in Damascus. The activist leveled this charge not against the regime and its Shabiha militias—which use this most cruel weapon of war systematically to intimidate, suppress, and […]

Syria

SyriaSource

Nov 10, 2015

Top News: November 10, 2015

By SyriaSource

– Next round of Syria talks in Vienna on Saturday– Clashes near Syrian base besieged by ISIS– Militants shell Syrian city of Latakia– ICRC works to avoid massive water crisis in Aleppo– Turkey detains eighteen al-Qaeda suspects, days before G20– Turkey’s Erdogan calls for new constitution, reform in next four years– Attacks kill at least […]

Syria

SyriaSource

Nov 9, 2015

A Problem from Hell: Dealing with the Crisis in Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

Remarks of Ambassador Frederic C. Hof to the American Committees on Foreign Relations in Boise, Idaho, on November 9, 2015.

Syria

SyriaSource

Nov 9, 2015

The Army of Conquest Advances in the Shadow of Russian Warplanes

By Saleem al-Omar

In late March 2015, armed groups opposing to the Assad regime gathered to plan for the liberation of the Idlib in northern Syria. The groups included the Al Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front, Ahrar al-Sham al-Islamiyya, Sham Legion, Jund al-Aqsa, and the Sunna Army, most of whom are considered jihadist forces. They formed Jaysh al-Fatah (Army of […]

Syria

SyriaSource

Nov 9, 2015

Top News: November 9, 2015

By SyriaSource

– Pentagon chief says more US troops possible in Syria; US to launch refugee screening centers– Iran plans to attend next round of Syria talks, demands identifying terrorist groups– ISIS frees thirty-seven kidnapped Syrian Christians – France hits ISIS oil facility in Deir Ezzor; Russian air strikes kill eleven civilians in Idlib– Syrian children in Turkey […]

Syria

Experts

Fellow

Amany Qaddour

Nonresident Fellow, Syria Project

Arabic Civil Society

Fellow

Diana Rayes

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Arabic Civil Society

Fellow

Lukas Andriukaitis

Nonresident Fellow

Disinformation Eastern Europe

Staff

Elise Baker

Senior Staff Lawyer, Strategic Litigation Project

Civil Society Extremism

Fellow

Nicholas Blanford

Arabic Conflict

Fellow

Alia Brahimi