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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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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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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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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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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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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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A Reading into the Causes and Societal Repercussions due to Infighting between Factions
This report aims to shed a light on the societal and economic conditions that were factors in starting the recent clashes, or how these conditions changed due to them. In an attempt to track urgent societal changes that redefine society,…
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