Editor's Pick Security, Civil Peace, and theConditions for EU Engagement This policy study was authored by Dr. Ammar Kahf, Executive Director of the Omran Center for Strategic Studies, and Rabha Seif Allam, Head of the Terrorism and Extremism Study Program… Dr. Ammar Kahf · 9 Sep 2026 Read the Article →
Book · Politics & International Relations “Operation Deterring Aggression”: From the First Moment to the Liberation of Damascus Over the twelve days spanning 27 November to 8 December 2024, Syria lived through one of the most consequential turning points in its modern history — a moment that marked… Omran Center · 28 Nov 2025 Read Publication →
Interactive Maps Interactive Chart of the Syrian People’s Assembly 2026 This interactive chart gives a visual account of how the members of the Syrian People’s Assembly for 2026 are distributed inside the chamber, with each member’s record available to read… 18 Aug 2026 View Map →
Event · Latest Event organization of the symposium entitled “Post-Conflict Reconstruction in Syria" The Omran Center for Strategic Studies, in cooperation with the Middle East Foundation and Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, is pleased to announce the organization of the symposium entitled “Post-Conflict Reconstruction… 29 November 2025 Event Details →
Op-Ed Where Does Syria Stand After 13 Years Dr. Ammar Kahf appeared on TRT World’s “Strait Talk” to mark the 13th anniversary of the Syrian revolution. In the discussion, Dr. Kahf outlined the transformation of the Syrian uprising… Omran Center · 18 Mar 2024 View Appearance →
No biography available yet. Research papers 3 Situation assessments 1 Opinion articles 2 2026 Toward a Unified National Army: The Ministry of Defense’s Restructuring Plan 10 March 2026 2024 Ba’ath Party Elections 2024..Restructuring and Assad’s Control Dynamics 3 September 2024 2023 Salary Increases A Syrian Regime Policy Driving the Militarization of Society 23 January 2023 2023 Military Field Court: Nullification and a No Change Approach 9 October 2023 2024 Syrian Amnesty Decree 27: Old Policy, No Progress 5 November 2024 2024 Syria’s Reserve Military Service Transformations and Objectives 21 August 2024
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