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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

Oct 19, 2019

Hof mentioned in Bard News on his possibility of a bipartisan solution to the Syrian crisis

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Syria

In the News

Oct 19, 2019

Katz interviewed by Voice of America on the US withdrawal from Syria

By Atlantic Council

Russian Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 18, 2019

Daragahi joins WBUR to discuss Turkey’s military campaign in Syria after agreeing to ceasefire

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 18, 2019

Bryza joins Al Jazeera to discuss the U.S.-Turkey agreement re northern Syria

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

SyriaSource

Oct 18, 2019

Turkey’s “pause” in Syria: Will the US tourniquet stop the bleeding?

By Frederic C. Hof

Time will tell whether the United States can take advantage of a pause in Turkish military operations to broker a diplomatic solution to the Northeast Syria crisis.

Politics & Diplomacy Syria

In the News

Oct 17, 2019

El-Gamal quoted in Vox on U.S.-Turkey deal

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 17, 2019

Itani quoted in Ahval on the U.S.-Turkey deal

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 17, 2019

Bryza joins Al Jazeera to discuss U.S.-Turkey relations and Turkey’s military operation in northern Syria

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 17, 2019

El-Gamal joins TRT World to discuss the YPG in Syria

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Oct 17, 2019

First female NATO number two hands over post amid Turkey crisis

By Teri Schultz

The highest-ranking woman in Alliance history talks about the crisis in Syria and the success in encouraging gender balance throughout NATO.

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