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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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The Atlantic Council, Middle East Institute, and European Institute of Peace collaborate with subject matter experts and policymakers in the US, Europe, and the Middle East to develop a holistic strategy to sustainably forge a pathway to resolving Syria’s crisis.

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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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In the News

Jun 8, 2019

Michel Duclos quoted in L’express: “le conflit syrien a déclenché un cercle vicieux”

By Michel Duclos

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In the News

Jun 6, 2019

Michel Duclos quoted in Liberation: Pour Al-Assad, tout est permis, il n’y a pas de limite à l’inhumanité

By Michel Duclos

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In the News

Jun 6, 2019

Michel Duclos mentioned in Espirit: La longue nuit syrienne Rencontre avec Michel Duclos

By Michel Duclos

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SyriaSource

Jun 6, 2019

Syria: why it still matters

By Frederic C. Hof

What has happened in Syria—one of history’s most sustained assaults on innocent human life—has not stayed in Syria. The consequences of mass homicide threaten the security of the United States and the entire Western alliance.

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In the News

Jun 6, 2019

Michel Duclos quoted in Yahoo News: Syria regime pummels jihadist-run Idlib as world stays mute

By Michel Duclos

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In the News

Jun 4, 2019

Nader Uskowi quoted in Ahval: Turkey and Russia tussle in Syria’s Idlib

By Nader Uskowi

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Russia Syria

Event Recap

Jun 3, 2019

Event Recap: Senior Pentagon Official Warns of Moscow’s Ambitions in the Middle East

By David A. Wemer

This recap originally appeared in The New Atlanticist. Watch the video.  Russia’s support for Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria is just the beginning of Moscow’s designs on the wider Middle East, Kathryn Wheelbarger, acting US assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs, warned on May 30.

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New Atlanticist

Jun 3, 2019

Senior pentagon official warns of Moscow’s ambitions in the Middle East

By David A. Wemer

Russia’s support for Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria is just the beginning of Moscow’s designs on the wider Middle East, Kathryn Wheelbarger, acting US assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs, warned on May 30.

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Insights & Impact

Jun 1, 2019

Geo-economics: Russia and Iran in Syria

Faysal Itani This article examines two dimensions of a broader analysis of the geo-economics of reconstruction in Syria: the actions of Iran and Russia in the context of their interests and capabilities. The analysis identifies overlaps and conflicts among these interests and examines the larger geo-economic and geo-political implications. A comprehensive survey of Iranian and […]

Economy & Business Iran

IranSource

May 28, 2019

Russia is a clear winner in US-Iran tensions

By Robert Czulda

Current tensions in the Persian Gulf are undoubtedly disturbing. Even if war is averted, the region faces a number of negative consequences, including lower investment and tourism as well as rising economic distress in an atmosphere of crisis and uncertainty.

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