Illegal Immigration of Syrians: Causes and Implications

Illegal Immigration of Syrians: Causes and Implications

Since 2011, the country has been witnessing a continuous wave of illegal migration, with three major waves recorded. The first peak was in 2012, the second in 2015, and the third in 2021. During these years, approximately 7 million refugees left Syria, in addition to a similar number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) who are typically seen as a major source of refugee flow to the world.

Civil Society and Local Elites in Northern Syria

Civil Society and Local Elites in Northern Syria

Since 2011, the authority in Syria has relatively lost its ability to intervene in societal matters, gradually restoring the presence of civil society through the emergence of entities such as unions, political bodies, community associations, media unions, humanitarian and development organizations, among others.

The CAPTAGON Act in Syria: Implications and Effects

The CAPTAGON Act in Syria: Implications and Effects

The implementation of the Captagon Act has come into effect, 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress, and after it was signed by President Joe Biden on December 23, 2022 into law.

Actors’ perspectives in Syria over the step for step approach

Actors’ perspectives in Syria over the step for step approach

Despite four years of the UN Special Envoy's mission in Syria passed, it is clear that the step for step approach has not contributed to achieving progress in the political process. This is because it introduced new elements that are unrelated to the political solution, thereby complicating the prospects for implementing Resolution 2254.