Shared Identity and Consensus Unit
-
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…
Read More -
Hate Speech in Syria: A Gradual Approach to Reform and Remedy
Executive Summary: This report examines the phenomenon of hate speech in Syria as one of the most pressing challenges confronting Syrian society in the transitional phase following the downfall of the Assad regime. It highlights how the Assad regime not…
Read More -
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…
Read More -
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…
Read More -
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…
Read More -
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…
Read More -
Integrating Armed Factions into the New Syrian Army: Between Challenges and Opportunities
Executive Summary: This report explores the opportunity to rebuild Syria’s military institution following the collapse of the Assad regime in late 2024, which opened the way for rethinking the armed forces on a national basis, free from ideological or regional…
Read More -
Syrian Intellectuals’ Priorities in the Post-Assad Era: Rebuilding Trust as a Pathway to Effectiveness
Executive Summary: With the fall of the Assad regime on December 8, 2024, the Syrian public sphere opened in an unprecedented way, creating a rare opportunity for intellectuals to restore their relationship with society through discourse that engages with daily…
Read More -
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…
Read More -
The new social contract in Northeast Syria: SDF visions covered in a missing legitimacy
In light of the discussions following the release of the General Assembly affiliated with the Syrian Democratic Council's (SDC) "Social Contract of the Autonomous Administration in North and East Syria," this analytical report sheds light on the philosophy behind this…
Read More
