Research and Studies
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The Image of the Intellectual among Syrians: Between Preconceived Notions and the Prospect of Change
This study employs a qualitative methodology to offer a deeper understanding of how the Syrian public perceives its relationship with intellectuals and how it views intellectuals themselves. It seeks to identify the standards of the ideal intellectual from the perspective…
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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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The Mental Image of Service Administrations in Northwest Syria: Impressions Laden with the Weight of Reality
The study employed a descriptive-analytical method, relying on qualitative and quantitative sources, to identify the mental image of service administrations in the northwest regions of Syria. It focused on local councils in Turkish-influenced areas and the ministries of the "Rescue…
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Disasters and Community Resilience: The Presence of Values and Social Networks in Northwest Syria in Responding to the 6th February 2023 Earthquake Disaster
International experiences, especially at the beginning of the current century, underscore the role of social values such as volunteering, donation, solidarity, knowledge, accumulated expertise, and information exchange, alongside the traditional or modern social networks, in enhancing the resilience of local…
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When International Organizations bend in front of Reality equations: The Orientations of the Special Envoy to Syria
The paper delves into the conduct of the UN Special Envoy regarding the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2254 of 2015, which represents a significant indicator of the UN's approach to resolving the Syrian conflict politically. This paper, utilizing…
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