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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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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How Do Middle-Income Syrian Families Live In Turkey?
In recent years, Syrians in Turkey have been significantly impacted by the economic crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the February 6, 2023 earthquake, and fluctuating economic policies. This report is based on a survey conducted among a large segment…
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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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Statistics of Syrians in Turkey: The numbers explain
This report aims to reread and analyze most of the statistics that were published previously, and gives a new perspective by following the statistics of the voluntarily return, obtained citizenships, work permits, and Syrian students in the Turkish schools and…
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Between Syria and Turkey: Challenges in the Operations of Licensed Syrian Humanitarian Organizations in Turkey
Civil society organizations in Syria had no clear presence before 2011. However, the humanitarian conditions resulting from military operations and the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2642 in 2014, allowing aid to enter across borders, transformed most volunteer relief…
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Effects of the earthquake and Turkish elections on the decisions of Syrians in Turkey
Syrians in Turkey have experienced a series of changes in their relationship with the Turkish environment over more than a decade, ranging from a warm welcome to an increase in racist and hostile rhetoric and behavior towards them.
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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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The Earthquake Opens New Expansion Windows for Iran and Its Militias in Syrian Territories
The devastating earthquake in Syria has presented an additional opportunity for Iran to solidify its political influence in areas under the control of the Assad regime. Iranian officials swiftly appeared in the affected areas, portraying themselves as caretakers of those…
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