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Syria’s “No Objection” Document: Have Security Approvals Really Ended?
Aug 15, 2026 | | This post is also available in: Arabic As Syria seeks, during its transitional period, to rebuild its institutions and policies, the regulation of property transfers has once again moved to the forefront of public debate. After years in which the sale and transfer of real estate were tied to obtaining […]
The Syrian Sovereign Fund: Who Is Managing the Economy of the Transition?
Aug 1, 2026 | | This post is also available in: Arabic The Syrian Sovereign Fund building in the Mazzeh neighborhood of Damascus – December 28, 2025 (Enab Baladi) The Syrian Sovereign Fund has become increasingly prominent in public debate following the launch of its website and the disclosure of some information about its structure, […]
Taking Stock of SR on IDPs Visit to Syria: The Need for a National Policy Framework on Internal Displacement
July 27, 2026 | | This post is also available in: Arabic The visit of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to Syria took place from 10 to 21 July 2026, at a defining moment in the country’s transition. While the fall of the Assad regime in […]
Labour law reform is central to Syria’s recovery
July 15, 2026 | | This post is also available in: Arabic Last month, Syria saw a wave of strikes across several private-sector companies. It began at a ceramics factory south of Damascus. Workers at Zanobiya Ceramics not only demanded higher pay, but also raised concerns about medical care, health insurance, first aid, and the […]
Sweida One Year On: Why A Victim-Centred Response to State Violence After Liberation is Essential
July 14, 2026 | | This post is also available in: Arabic One year ago, violence erupted in the Sweida governorate. What began as a local confrontation in the Maqwas neighborhood of Sweida city rapidly escalated into one of the deadliest episodes of violence since the fall of Assad. Based on CoI’s documentation, within three […]
Informal Settlements Are Not Informal Rights: Why Syria’s Reconstruction Must Guarantee Equal Housing, Land, and Property Rights for All
July 1, 2026 | | This post is also available in: Arabic As Syria enters a new phase of recovery and reconstruction, few issues are more consequential than the future of its informal settlements. Across the country, millions of Syrians have lived for decades in neighbourhoods classified as “informal” or “unregulated.” These communities are often […]
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Closing the Corporate Accountability Gap: Lessons for Syria’s Transitional Justice Framework
Jun 15, 2026 | | This post is also available in: Arabic Syria’s transition into a new political reality has brought questions of transitional justice from the theoretical to the urgently practical. Who will be held accountable for the abuses of the past decade? What mechanisms will be capable of delivering meaningful redress? And critically, […]
Between Opportunities and Responsibilities: How Can Companies Invest Responsibly in Syria?
Jun 1, 2026 | | This post is also available in: Arabic As Syria gradually reopens economically, regional businesses are increasingly exploring opportunities in sectors such as construction, infrastructure, telecommunications, transport, logistics, energy, and real estate. For many companies, Syria represents a potentially important post-conflict market with significant long-term demand. Yet Syria is not a […]