Syria
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To Support Peace Efforts, the West Needs a Coordinated Way to Effectively Reduce Sanctions
Western leaders and foreign affairs officials face an uncomfortable reality: they have absolutely no idea how to lift economic and financial sanctions once a war ends and elongated…

Freezing Support to Democracy and Human Rights Activists Undermines US Interests
Ending aid for democracy and human rights struggles inflicts long-term harm on American security and prosperity.

Syria’s Uncertain Path: Challenges of Return, Stability and Trust
Research has consistently shown that while many Syrians have a long-term aspiration to return, persistent challenges have rendered their aspiration unachievable in the short-term.

Syria Needs the International Criminal Court
The Assad atrocities have long served as a painful example of the limits of international justice, but there is now a chance to change that.

Human Rights Priorities for 2025: The Global Landscape
The task of those working for international human rights is expansive. Here are a few areas to watch in 2025.

The Long Road to Damascus: How the Syrian Rebels Toppled Assad and What Comes Next
"The international community sidelined and ignored Syria over the past five years and it cannot afford to repeat that mistake."

Should the Rebels be Recognized as the New Government of Syria? How International Law Could Provide a Clearer Answer
Is HTS now the new government of Syria under international law or is the toppled Assad regime still the government? Is there perhaps no government currently at all?

Amid Turmoil in Lebanon and Syria, What Future for UN Peacekeeping in the Middle East?
The Lebanon and Golan Heights missions show certain ability to separate warring sides and support ceasefires, but with serious limitations.

Syrians’ Pursuit of Freedom and Self-Governance: Prioritizing a Locally-Driven and Incremental Approach to Constitutionalism
Syrian policymakers should pursue a locally-driven and incremental approach to constitutionalism for a more cohesive and just future.

Making Tech Work for Global Criminal Justice
Digital evidence of crimes from open-source investigations can be linked with UN systems to support accountability and atrocity prevention.

After Aleppo, The Deluge
Aleppo is a warning, Syria cannot be ignored, and more particularly the situation of thousands of men, women and children deemed affiliated with ISIS must be resolved.

Syria’s Recent Escalation: An Urgent Need for Active and Effective U.S. Role
The geopolitical factors driving the recent escalation in Syria and an urgent call for a renewed U.S. strategy in Syria.