Publications

Dangerous Illusory Giant

An article in the Syria dossier of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in zenith magazine

After 12 years of civil war Bashar Al-Assad still holds on to power. Has Syria's president emerged victorious from the conflict?

When Return is not an Option

An article in the Syria dossier of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in zenith magazine

For Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan, the question of refugees is central to their Syria policy. But the main stumbling block to a solution is also the original cause of the crisis

What happens in Syria?

The Syria dossier of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in the 2023 winter edition of the zenith magazine

What has changed in Syria 12 years after the start of the conflict and what developments will shape the country and the entire region in the coming years?

Food Security in Lebanon: Developments since the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

By Anna Schellenberg

In June 2023, Lebanon faced the second-highest food price inflation globally, reaching a staggering 280%. This surge was part of a broader trend, as the Food Price Index skyrocketed by 304% between May 2022 and May 2023.

Gulf States’ Syria Approach: Regional Pragmatism in the Face of Global Multipolarity

While Syria’s regional isolation ended with its readmission to the Arab League, Gulf States are taking divergent paths when it comes to reestablishing ties with the Assad regime

This paper analyzes the motivations (or lack thereof) of the Gulf monarchies to normalize relations with Syria. It focuses on underlying regional and international drivers for such a step and further sheds light on the respective Gulf monarchies and their specific positions on Syria.

Towards Agricultural Sustainability and Efficiency

Gaps, Bottlenecks and Prospects

Regional normalisation – Syrian perspectives

Turkish and Arab attempts to establish a new foundation for their relationship with Syria are viewed with concern especially in areas outside of the regime’s control.

Both the Arab League and Turkey have initiated a process of normalizing ties with the Syrian regime: While the Arab track, led by Saudi Arabia, has received wide international attention and media coverage, in Syria itself the Turkish efforts are monitored much more closely due to Turkey’s active role in Syrian political and security affairs. Yet, as of now, none of the two initiatives have achieved any significant progress, which can mainly be attribute to the Assad regime’s unwillingness to make any concessions. Nonetheless, non-state actors in Northern Syria remain apprehensive. Furthermore, amidst an ever-worsening economic crisis in Syria, unrest and demonstrations are also flawing up in regime-held territories.

Lebanon’s Quest for Justice: The State of the Investigation into the Beirut Port Explosion

Taking a closer look at Lebanon's struggle for justice: Where does the port blast investigation stand stand after more than two years?

Special Report: Education

How does the breakdown of education as a public good impact Lebanon's future generations?

A special report published by Executive Magazine for Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Lebanon Office.

Special Report: Healthcare

How is Lebanon's healthcare system doing and what options exist to increase its functionality?

A special report published by Executive Magazine for Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Lebanon Office.