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The Facets of Annihilation
The involvement of medical personnel in the Assad regime's counter-insurgency sheds light on the extent of the genocidal violence that has permeated Syria in the ninth year of its conflict. A process with continuing progress.
By Sascha Ruppert
31 August 2020
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The Syrian Regime Turns On Its Patrons: Rami Makhlouf’s Fall From …
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As Syria’s seemingly endless civil war continues to scorch the countryside, the Syrian government has been forced …
By Trent Schoenborn
11 Sep 2019
The 25th Division: Syria’s Tiger Forces get Rebranded
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On the evening of August 28, members and commanders of Syria’s Tiger Forces began posting on Facebook variations of …
By Gregory Waters
30 Aug 2019
Governance by Corruption & Extortion
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The Pillars of Authoritarian Resilience Part 2 The most part are too busy in getting food, and the rest too …
By Sascha Ruppert
25 Jun 2019
Tiger Forces, Part 1: The War Crimes of the “Cheetah” Groups
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This is the first of several entries on the pro-government Syrian militia known as the Tiger Forces. Each entry …
By Gregory Waters
23 Jul 2018
The Contradictions of Northern Syria
This article provides an overview of the geopolitical situation in Northern Syria. We’ll look at the history …
By Sebastian Gonano
5 Jun 2018
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The Origins of Dictatorship in Syria
When analysing the Syrian conflict, the historical context is an area often approached superficially, with …
By Erik Markus Kannike
24 Apr 2018
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Suwayda – The “Almost” Revolution of 2017
How Syria’s “Romeo and Juliet” almost destroyed Assad’s grip on power. In late 2017, social …
By Stanimir Dobrev
3 Apr 2018
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Damascus’ “Democratic” Experiments: Local Councils under Gov…
On August 23, 2011, Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad passed Decree 107 in an attempt to ameliorate the growing …
By Gregory Waters
14 Mar 2018
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The Quest for Control – What does the spread of militias mean for …
Syria's Bashar al-Assad remains in control thanks in part to a wide network of loyal militias. How will this affect him in the future?
By Sebastian Gonano
15 Dec 2017
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The Promise of Local Councils: A Future for Syrians, by Syrians
The Syrian government has not controlled large swathes of the country for nearly six years. In its absence, …
By Gregory Waters
21 Nov 2017
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