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Syria Project

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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Syria Strategy Project

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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Jun 12, 2019

Underestimating the global impact of the Syrian war

By Frederic C. Hof

More measurable in objective terms is the effect on European politics and unity of a massive flow of migrants—sixty percent Syrian—surging across the continent in 2015.

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Jun 11, 2019

New rules of engagement needed as ISIS remains and adapts

By Abdullah Almousa

The Islamic State was crippled this past year in several fierce battles with the international coalition, but is regrouping and the international community needs to recognize this and redevelop its strategy.

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Jun 10, 2019

Michel Duclos interviewed in France Inter: L’ancien diplomate Michel Duclos est l’invité de Léa Salamé à 7H50. Il publie “La longue nuit syrienne” aux éditions de l’observatoire.

By Michel Duclos

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In the News

Jun 8, 2019

Michele Duclos quoted in Expresy: “the Syrian conflict has triggered a vicious circle”

By Michel Duclos

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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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Jun 4, 2019

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

By Nader Uskowi

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