Publications
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Rwanda’s Economic Renaissance Thirty Years After the Genocide: Lessons for Post-Conflict Syria
Executive Summary: Post-conflict states are not only left with devastated infrastructure, but also face the disintegration of institutions, economic stagnation, and deep social fragmentation. Within this context, Rwanda’s post-genocide trajectory stands out as a model worthy of study in terms…
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Reflections on South Africa’s Experience in Avoiding Civil War
Executive Summary: This report underscores the grave risk of Syria sliding into civil war amid ongoing social polarization and sporadic outbreaks of violence across different regions of the country. Civil wars often result in the disintegration of social and political…
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Transitional Justice in Arab Experiences and Their Relevance to the Syrian Case
Executive Summary: Several Arab states have attempted to implement transitional justice within their political transformation processes, similar to international experiences. The first such initiative in the Arab world was launched in Morocco under the monarchy in 1999—prior to the Arab…
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A Roadmap for Addressing the Issue of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Syria
This policy report presents a comprehensive and concise framework for addressing the issue of internal displacement in #Syria, drawing on international experiences and sustainable development strategies that contribute to resolving this issue and tackling the challenges it entails. It also…
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Developing Municipalities in Syria: Is the Turkish Model Applicable?
Executive Summary: Syrian municipalities under the Assad regime were long plagued by deep institutional dysfunction. They were exploited for political purposes, burdened by bureaucracy, and riddled with corruption, depriving citizens of essential services such as sanitation, infrastructure, and urban planning.…
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Between One-Colored Government and Power-Sharing: Scenarios for a Syrian Transitional Government in Light of International Experiences
Executive Summary: This policy paper seeks to examine potential scenarios for the formation of a transitional government in Syria by reviewing models of transitional governance found in both the literature and comparative international experiences. The paper highlights two principal models…
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Rebuilding State Institutions after Conflict: A Case Study of Rwanda and the Potential Application in the Syrian Context
Executive Summary: In post-conflict situations, states often face the acute collapse of their institutions, as was the case in Rwanda, where the genocide led to prolonged chaos and profound economic and social deterioration. This report examines Rwanda’s experience following the…
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Practical Applications of Transitional Justice: Lessons Learned from International Experiences
Executive Summary: As part of the Transitional Justice in Syria series launched by the Syrian Dialogue Center, which began with the introductory report Transitional Justice and the Importance of Developing a Syrian Approach, followed by the second paper that focused…
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The Contribution of Syrian Businesspeople to the Turkish Economy
Executive Summary: The arrival of Syrians in Turkey has represented a significant opportunity for both Syrians and Turks alike, showcasing the talents and innovations of Syrians across various fields in Turkey. Among these contributions have been the economic activities of…
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Special Criminal Courts for Prosecuting International Crimes: Identifying the Most Suitable Option for Syria
Executive Summary: This report begins with a central question: how can criminal justice be achieved in Syria after the fall of the regime, given the multiplicity of available options, proposals, and precedents in other countries? The report examines three models…
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