1 Jan 1970
About the Center
About the Center
An independent research institution playing a leading role in the scientific and knowledge-building of Syria and the region — state, society, and people — aspiring to be a reference for policy guidance and strategy formulation.
An independent non-profit institution legally registered in Turkey, seeking to be a fundamental reference and resource for decision-makers in Syria and the region in political, economic, and social fields.
The Center produces systematic methodological studies that support the practical journey of state and society institutions, strengthen decision-making mechanisms, achieve information integration, and map out priorities.
We do not engage in lobbying or political pressure practices, we distance ourselves from ideological polarization, and we do not adopt partisan positions.
Our Team
The Center's work is built on a team of researchers and experts specialized in Syrian and regional affairs.
Navvar Şaban
Military and Security Expert
Dr.Yaser Tabbara
Senior Researcher
Hadia El Omari
Senior Fellow
Muhsen Al Mustafa
Researcher
Mad Yaman Zabad
Assistant Research
Fadıl Hancı
Assistant Research
Values
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Professionalism & Integrity
Achieving a high level of professional commitment in scientific research, with refined craftsmanship and rapid responsiveness to developments on the Syrian scene.
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Leadership & Excellence
Nurturing initiative, creativity, and innovation; adopting quality concepts and standards and embedding its policies and laws to elevate the level of scientific and research outputs.
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Responsibility
Embracing a spirit of responsibility and upholding scientific integrity in presenting studies and conclusions that serve the public good.
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Effective Communication & Partnership
Active participation and activating communication channels with research centers interested in Syrian affairs, to exchange ideas and produce the best results for decision-makers in Syria and the region.
Center Goals
- Support decision-making mechanisms and propose strategies on Syrian affairs.
- Present recommendations to decision-makers through proposing objective and realistic solutions and options.
- Publish scientific outputs that accurately and deeply diagnose the problems and difficulties facing Syria and the region, and explore alternatives and outcomes.
- Publish scientific outputs in multiple languages to facilitate interaction with the international context.
- Contribute to achieving knowledge accumulation that serves the Syrian cause.
Our Operating Principles
- Commitment to professionalism in describing and analyzing reality.
- Adoption of appropriate scientific methodology.
- Continuous development of the work team.
- Constant alignment with stage-specific needs.
- Localization of concepts and solutions, and adapting them to the Syrian environment and the Levant region.
- Openness to different orientations and reliance on dialogue and consultation.
Our Work
Analysis & Policies
- Analytical readings discussing a decision, situation, report, or experience.
- Presenting policy papers and measures.
- Detailed research studies.
Surveys & Maps
- Conducting opinion polls and gathering field information.
- Analyzing information and structuring it within comprehensive frameworks.
- Presenting information in the form of illustrative maps.
Reports & Periodicals
- Military reports
- Local council reports
- Guide to Syrian personalities
- Guide to Syrian armed groups
- Situation assessments on current and emerging issues
- Periodic reports monitoring scientific and research outputs
More than 1 reports published in the archive.
View reportsBook Publications
The Center's publications address the geopolitical and geostrategic dimensions related to Syrian affairs and the Syrian revolution.
“Operation Deterring Aggression”: From the First Moment to the Liberation of Damascus
الحوكمة في سورية ما بعد 2011: التحديات والفرص
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
Workshops & Seminars
- Holding workshops to discuss the Center's papers.
- Organizing cultural, social, intellectual, and political forums and seminars that engage with the Center's objectives.
- Participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences with research centers and public policy institutions.