Local administration in #Syria is changing fast—but growing harder to read. When mandates & rules are unclear, accountability & recovery suffer. #LUGARIT paper, prepared for SALAR International, argues that making governance legible is a public good & an essential reform
link.lugarit.com/p4V1
#Reconstruction in Assad’s #Syria was not recovery but a continuation of #violence. A #BookReview by #LUGARIT expert highlights how rebuilding reshaped space, legitimized dispossession, and consolidated #power—offering a cautionary lens for Syria’s post-Assad trajectory.
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1 year after National #Dialogue in #Syria, its #economic outputs remain unpublished—widening the gap between participatory debate vs #policy. #LUGARIT revisits the Dialogue’s diagnoses, recovery priorities, unresolved trade-offs, & transparency needed for #EconomicGrowth
link.lugarit.com/nLXr
In #America – #China rivalry, #Syria serves as a revealing test case. #LUGARIT paper prepared for Issam Fares Institute (IFI) shows how #TradeCorridors, alliances, & #BeltandRoad dynamics - anchored by #SaudiArabia & #Turkey - shape great power strategy in the #MiddleEast
link.lugarit.com/u15p
#Women in conflict are often visible yet powerless - token seats, checklist projects, and siloed aid fail to deliver real change. #LUGARIT calls for grassroots networks, cross-cutting strategies, and recognition of women’s informal leadership to make #WPS transformative
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Recovery in #Syria demands more than capital inflows! It needs a shared definition of #PublicValue. #LUGARIT explores how national frameworks can ensure #investment build resilience, equity, and trust, not just infrastructure or profit.
link.lugarit.com/GF0A
#Decentralization remains central to the debate on the future of #Syria. In an interview, Zedoun Al Zoubi – a Director at #LUGARIT - argues that genuine dialogue & inclusive #governance - not central dominance - are essential to preserving unity & enabling recovery
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#Reconstruction in #Syria cannot be measured in billions alone. In an interview with Al Jazeera English ( @aljazeera.com ), Omar Abdulaziz Hallaj – A Partner at #LUGARIT - reflects on why local solutions & #governance #reforms matter more than grand #investment pledges.
link.lugarit.com/nAiF
Rushing into #elections after #conflict can entrench division, not heal it. Drawing lessons from #Libya, this piece from #LUGARIT warns that #Syria’s fragmented institutions and exclusionary frameworks risk repeating the same mistakes, unless reforms come first
link.lugarit.com/DXzG
#Reconstruction without #environmental safeguards risks deepening injustice & instability. #Recovery in #Syria must treat environmental protection as a shared moral & economic responsibility - embedded in policy, investment, & public culture from the start. Read @ #LUGARIT 👇
link.lugarit.com/PBvW
Blanket incentives won’t deliver just recovery. #LUGARIT calls for a targeted investment strategy, stronger local governance, and transparency to prevent elite capture. Lessons from #Iraq and #Lebanon show why #Syria must rethink how capital serves public good.
link.lugarit.com/UaX5
As #Syria turns the page on authoritarian rule, the real challenge lies ahead: building legitimacy through plural narratives, civic dialogue, & forward-looking justice—not new monopolies on truth. #Reconciliation starts by listening to all voices. #LUGARIT
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We share 5th article in a series on #conflict #analysis in #Iraq by Dr. Esther Meininghaus, part of #LUGARIT network. It examines how exclusion and political marginalization shape daily life in Batnāyya—and why residents see secular governance as essential to peace.
link.lugarit.com/Hh71
Can triangular #diplomacy and political alliances bring stability to a fractured region—or is it just a way for bigger powers to manage rivalries while smaller states stay stuck in #conflict? #LUGARIT take a sharp look at the #geopolitics shaping the #MiddleEast today.
link.lugarit.com/oh7O
#Syria reunification depends on inclusive #LocalGovernance—not a return to centralization. A brief, by SALAR International & #LUGARIT, argues for pragmatic interpretation of Decree 107 as a pathway to bridge fragmented governance, & foster a resilient transition
link.lugarit.com/HeiX
The new Constitutional Declaration in #Syria leaves out more than it includes. #LUGARIT latest article explores 6 critical omissions that risk derailing the country’s political transition. What’s missing—and why it matters. Learn more 👇
link.lugarit.com/qtoe
#CivilPeace in #Syria can't be built on slogans. #LUGARIT latest article outlines 6 principles to help Syrians move beyond #sectarianism and division—toward #justice, inclusion, and a shared future. A starting point for real #dialogue, not a final word.
link.lugarit.com/Dhz8
The future in #Syria depends on more than a new center, it needs empowered local #governance & enabled local institutions. #LUGARIT latest paper - prepared for Omran Center for Strategic Studies - explores why recovery requires dismantling authoritarian centralism.
link.lugarit.com/Klvn
At a workshop in the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor in #Damascus, #LUGARIT joined gov’t & civic leaders to explore a rights-based #NGOs Law for #Syria. Discussions focused on #CivicSpace, #LegalReform, & transparency in #governance.
link.lugarit.com/86lX
#Sanctions meant to pressure Assad regime now risk blocking recovery in #Syria. This #PolicyBrief - developed by #LUGARIT for @swisspeace.bsky.social – examines structural impact of sanctions & calls for pragmatic recalibration to support stability, services, & reform.
link.lugarit.com/DdEb
#Sanctions meant to pressure Assad regime now risk blocking recovery in #Syria. This #PolicyBrief - by #LUGARIT for swisspeace – critically examines structural impact of sanctions & calls for pragmatic recalibration to support stability, services, & reform.
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How does #constitution shape #NationalIdentity after regime change? A new commentary from #LUGARIT explores the recent dual constitutional declarations in #Syria and what they reveal about power, values, memory & belonging. Read more 👇
link.lugarit.com/kAQ4
At #CityDebates2025, organized by Beirut Urban Lab, Jadd Hallaj - #LUGARIT consultant - unpacked how maps shape power in #Syria - past and present. His talk called for participatory cartography to support inclusive, post-conflict governance. Read more 👇
link.lugarit.com/O5Zo
Civic space in #Syria is shifting. #LUGARIT latest policy paper – developed with the support of @swisspeace.bsky.social - explores how #NGOs are navigating new regulations, old legacies, and uncertain reforms in the post-Assad era. Read more 👇
link.lugarit.com/h1rb
#Syria health sector is in crisis: fractured, underfunded, & unequal. #LUGARIT latest report in collab with SAMS reflects findings of consultations with hundreds of health professionals & offers a roadmap for rebuilding an inclusive & accountable health system. Read now 👇
link.lugarit.com/M7lI
Can #Syria transition to #FreeMarkets #economy while safeguarding stability? Rapid liberalization alone won’t guarantee recovery — protecting vulnerable populations & strong governance are key. Explore the risks & solutions in #LUGARIT recent #policy paper 👇
link.lugarit.com/Blpg
Redefining territorial orders in #Syria is key to national cohesion. With complex legacies & fragmented #governance, #LUGARIT & Omran Center for Strategic Studies explore #spatial dynamics of local administration & implications for representation & resource distribution.
link.lugarit.com/e1To
#LUGARIT joined the #SyrianNationalDialogue Conference that convened 900 in-person participants & engaged 10,000+ Syrians via an online questionnaire. Zedoun Al Zoubi led facilitation, while Omar Abdulaziz Hallaj contributed to talks on economy
link.lugarit.com/6efd
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#LocalGovernance is key to #Syria’s recovery! On 22-23 Feb 2025, #LUGARIT facilitated a #UNDP workshop in #Damascus, gathering experts to map #Governance frameworks, strengthen institutions & foster #PeaceBuilding. Read more 👇
🌐 Link: link.lugarit.com/jw1S
