Publications

Syria Eyes Global Economic Comeback

by Jihad Yazigi

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

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.

Safeguarding the Right of Lebanese Expatriates to Vote for All 128 Members of Parliament

POLICY BRIEF

Expatriate voting is not a technical detail — it is a constitutional right. Lebanese abroad are full citizens, and voting for all 128 MPs is a right, not a privilege.

The Diaspora Capability Index

By Sami Nader

Lebanon has long been a diaspora economy—one where remittances, deposits, and other external inflows from its global population have sustained households, provided foreign currency, and underpinned the rentier system.

Flawed elections: The Syrian People’s Assembly of October 2025

by Assaad Al Achi

Syria witnessed a major historical defining moment on December 8, 2024. After 14 years of conflict and 54 years of rule, the Assad regime finally fell. What seemed impossible just a week before has finally happened and Syria is finally free.

Christians in Syria: Communities at a Crossroads

by Dr. Raid Gharib

Opinion Piece on Perceptions, Strategies, and Positions

From Burden to Backbone: Rethinking Syrian Refugee Integration in Lebanon’s Economy, A Policy Report

by Carlos Naffah and Nour Alwan

Over a decade after the Syrian conflict triggered one of the largest displacement crises in modern history, Lebanon retains the world’s highest per capita refugee population, even amid the fall of the Assad regime and the effort of the new Syrian government's consolidation of power and nascent reconciliation initiatives.

The Dynamics between Syrian Refugees and Lebanese Returnees in Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

by Carlos Naffah and Rasha Akel

In this report, Carlos Naffah and Rasha Akel explore the social and economic dynamics between Syrian refugees and Lebanese returnees in Beirut’s southern suburb of Ghobairy following the 2023 conflict. Based on interviews with refugees, returnees, local leaders, NGOs, and business owners, the report highlights key tensions over housing, jobs, and aid, while also noting instances of cooperation and shared hardship. The authors emphasize that both communities face overlapping vulnerabilities amid Lebanon’s economic crisis, calling for inclusive policies to support sustainable recovery and reduce tensions.

Implications and Policy Responses for Banking Sector Sanctions on Syria

by: Benjamin Fève, Vittorio Maresca di Serracapriola, and Karam Shaar