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Feb 6, 2018

Syria: Which Way Forward?

By Faysal Itani

Official statement presented to the Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, on the hearing for “Syria: Which Way Forward?”

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In the News

Feb 6, 2018

Itani Quoted in News Deeply on the Russian-Led De-Escalation Agreement

By Faysal Itani

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SyriaSource

Feb 6, 2018

Syria’s Disappearing Safe Areas

By Hosam al-Jablawi

The city of Afrin is at the forefront of events in Syria. Armed opposition forces and the Turkish army have launched Operation Olive Branch in an attempt to remove the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) from the Turkish border and impede the establishment of an independent Kurdish enclave in the north of the country.

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In the News

Feb 5, 2018

Cohen Quoted in JNS on Escalation Between Israel and Russia over Syria

By Ariel Cohen

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In the News

Feb 3, 2018

Hof Quoted in PBS on Turkey Attacking Northwest Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

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SyriaSource

Feb 2, 2018

Idlib Medical Facilities Targeted as Humanitarian Situation Deteriorates

By Hasan Arfeh

Syrian regime forces captured significant parts of the countryside east of Idlib, and the Abu Duhur military airport, exposing the route between Aleppo and Hama. In doing so the regime has been able to isolate the city of Idlib from its eastern countryside, and from the southern Aleppo countryside. In response, the Syrian opposition and […]

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In the News

Feb 2, 2018

Hof Joins NTV to Discuss the Situation in the Middle East

By Frederic C. Hof

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In the News

Feb 2, 2018

Duclos Joins Le Figaro to Discuss Turkey’s Military Operation in Syria

By Michael Duclos

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SyriaSource

Feb 2, 2018

The Destruction and Looting of Idlib’s Ancient Heritage by Extremists

By Saleem al-Omar

Volunteer teams are desperately attempting to preserve what remains of the archaeological heritage of Idlib, a city in north-western Syria. Most of these efforts have been unsuccessful because most of the city is under the control of jihadists. Any area with archaeological artifacts is at risk of looting by jihadist organizations known to operate in […]

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Jan 30, 2018

Why Syrian Refugees are Leaving Germany

By Hosam al-Jablawi

After an arduous journey filled with many obstacles, including traversing the Mediterranean Sea and crossing chain-linked border fences, Syrian refugee Mahmoud Mardini chose to return to Turkey illegally. He gave up residency in Germany, along with its associated benefits, after failing to achieve his dream of completing his university education.

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