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Toward a Unified National Army: The Ministry of Defense’s Restructuring Plan

Muhsen Al Mustafa 10 March 2026

Research

President Trump’s Sanctions Rollback Signals Major Shift in Syria Policy

President Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria is a historic development with potentially far reaching impact on Syria and the broader region. Syria has been…

Wa'el Alzayat 20 May 2025 2 min read

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Aggregating Power: The Territorial Orders of Syria

Executive Summary In the wake of the Assad Regime’s collapse on the 8th of December 2024, Syria stands at a critical crossroads, as it presents…

Lugarit Omran Center 4 March 2025 5 min read

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Governance Challenges in the Upcoming Phase: General Concepts

Introduction There is no doubt that the success of the Military Command in overthrowing the Assad regime depended on several factors, not least of which were…

Omran Center 2 January 2025 11 min read

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The Autonomous Administration: A Judicial Approach to Understanding the Model and Experience

As the central state authority declined, in favor of the emergence of sub-state formations including ethnic and religious ones, along with international and regional interventions, several local governance models have emerged across…

Year 2022

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The Syrian Badia: A Map of Influence, Control, and Ambiguous Operations

24 April 2024

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organization of the symposium entitled “Post-Conflict Reconstruction in Syria"

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panel in Brussels Conference entitled: "Harnessing Economic Autonomy for Peace: Reimagining Syria’s Path Forward"

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Side Event at the 8th Brussels Conference on “Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region” | Harnessing Economic Autonomy for Peace: Reimagining Syria’s Path Forward

In-Person · Thon Hotel EU Brussels

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Toward a Unified National Army: The Ministry of Defense’s Restructuring Plan

Research

President Trump’s Sanctions Rollback Signals Major Shift in Syria Policy

Aggregating Power: The Territorial Orders of Syria

Governance Challenges in the Upcoming Phase: General Concepts

Publications

The Autonomous Administration: A Judicial Approach to Understanding the Model and Experience

The Security Landscape in Syria and its Impact on the Return of Refugees An Opinion Survey

Safe Environment as a Precondition for the Return of Refugees and the Internally Displaced

Indicators of Security Stability in Syria and Refugee Return: An Evaluation of Select Cases

The Syrian Badia: A Map of Influence, Control, and Ambiguous Operations

Events & Meetings

organization of the symposium entitled “Post-Conflict Reconstruction in Syria"

panel in Brussels Conference entitled: "Harnessing Economic Autonomy for Peace: Reimagining Syria’s Path Forward"

Side Event at the 8th Brussels Conference on “Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region” | Harnessing Economic Autonomy for Peace: Reimagining Syria’s Path Forward

Researchers in the Field

Munaff Koman

Navvar Şaban

Baraa khurfan

Hadia El Omari

Omran in the Media

Where Does Syria Stand After 13 Years

Statement Solidarity to Counter Repercussions of the Earthquake in Syria

Dr. Ammar Kahf | How important is the conflict in Syria to the EU?

Dr. Ammar Kahf | Syrian opposition and Assad regime agree to Russian-brokered agreement for Daraa al-Balad

Navvar Saban | Iran Is Trying to Convert Syria to Shiism

Dr. Ammar Kahf | Participation in TRT World Forum Expert Roundtable