Opinion – The Neo-Ottoman Conquest of Damascus: One Year Later
While the future remains uncertain in Syria, the “Neo-Ottoman State-Client System” has seemingly succeeded and will continue to be implemented.
Opinion – Federalism: The Best Path for Syria’s Future
If Syrians can build a federal state with strong constitutional guarantees they would create a model for coexistence in the Middle East.
Opinion – Britain’s Role in Syria’s Stabilisation
Britain must deepen its engagement with capable local actors in Syria if it hopes to pursue an effective and forward-looking Syria policy.
Syria’s Second Partitionist Age That Never Was
People can move across continents quicker and cheaper than ever, so seeking entirely new borders based on snapshot demographic pictures has become more futile.
Toward a Dynamic Narrative of Return in Complex Conflict Environments
Peacebuilders developing repatriation programs must consider the interconnected impacts of conflict, crises, economies and regime change.
Causes, Consequences and Repercussions of the Conflict with Syria’s Druze Minority
As a small powerless minority, the attack by the Jihadi forces against the Druze deepened the community’s dependence on Israel as their only savior.