Publications

Fifty Years of Maison du Futur (1975 -2025)

A commemorative publication marking the fiftieth anniversary of Maison du Futur, produced in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Lebanon.

No Accountability: One Year Later, Suweida in Limbo as Hijri Pursues Fragile Authoritarian Rule

Written by: Salah Hijazi

One year after the Suweida massacres, accountability remains elusive as investigations stall and Hikmat al-Hijri cements authoritarian control over the province, while Israel deepens its influence by casting itself as the Druze’s protector.

Lebanese in Times of War

Documenting Lives Shaped by War

A seven-episode documentary series produced by PolyBlog in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Lebanon Office, documenting the human experiences of war in Lebanon through the stories of individuals and institutions.

State-Building by Decree: Syria’s Post-Conflict Economic Governance and the Risk of Relapse

by Mouayad Albonni

The report examines how Syria’s economic transition is being shaped by centralized decision-making, unilateral decrees, and limited institutional oversight.

Framework Agreement Between Lebanon and Israel

A First Step Toward Peace or Merely a Temporary Respite?

On June 26, the United States, Israel, and Lebanon signed a trilateral framework agreement in Washington. In the agreement, Lebanon and Israel—still technically in a state of war—express their commitment to laying the foundations for lasting peace, stable security arrangements, and good-neighborly relations. Given the decades of hostility between the two countries and the ongoing conflict involving Israel and Hezbollah, the accord marks a significant and potentially historic development. Whether the agreement represents the beginning of a genuine peace process or simply a temporary de-escalation, however, will depend largely on its implementation. By engaging in direct negotiations with Israel, the Lebanese government seeks to reinforce state sovereignty and assert greater control over national decision-making. At the same time, it aims to separate Lebanon’s political future from the broader dynamics of U.S.–Iran negotiations, thereby limiting Tehran’s influence over Lebanese affairs and strengthening Beirut’s autonomy on the regional stage.

As Justice, Economic Recovery & Reconstruction Lag, Syria’s Government Faces Increasing Pressure

Written by: Salah Hijazi

Syria’s Honeymoon Ends as Public Demands Justice, Jobs and Accountability

Elections in the Northeast of Syria

Written by Salah Hijazi

Syria is now one step closer to operating its first post-Assad Parliament. On May 24, 2026, by-elections were held in the districts of Hassakeh, Qamishli, Al-Malikiyah and Ayn al-Arab, in the Northeast of the country.

Syria Eyes Global Economic Comeback

Written by Salah Hijazi

This report examines Syria’s ongoing efforts to reintegrate into the international financial system.

Between Survival and Belonging: Political, Social, and Security Perceptions of Christians in Transition-Era Syria One Year Post-Assad

by Elie Al Hindy and Roger Asfar

This study examines the evolving situation of Christian communities in Syria in the aftermath of the country’s prolonged conflict and the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.

The Impact of the Regional Conflict on Syria

Written by Jihad Yazigi

This report examines how regional conflicts impact Syria's fragile political transition. Despite neutrality, Syria faces significant security risks, energy shortages, and rising inflation.