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 Justice, Rights & Civil Society

Ringing in a New Era

Good journalism can help reclaim truth in post-Assad Syria

Most Syrians are unaware that their country once had one of the liveliest press scenes in the Arab world. In the interwar and post-independence years, and well into the early-1960s, Syria was home to …

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Diplomacy
The Cult of Sharaa the Redeemed
How the Syrian president is playing to the West’s ego
Politics & Power
City between worlds
Aleppo is where the old Syria ends and the new begins
Interviews
The European factor
A conversation with Michael Ohnmacht
Economy, Aid, & Reconstruction
Public relations capitalism
Investment conferences won’t revive Syria’s economy
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Issue 29

Opinion

Mounir al-Fakir

Is Syria heading to political pluralism?

Mona Abboud

Sednaya Prison: What lies behind the campaign of denial?

Majed Dawi

The Enforcer: Ahmad al-Sharaa and the Great Powers

Muhammed Khatib

The Syrian coast needs a hearts and minds approach

Ahmad Omar

Why do so many actors want to be politicians?
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Syria in Transition is a monthly magazine on Syrian politics, society, economics and culture. Produced by an experienced and diverse team of independent journalists, researchers, and linguists, it challenges lazy narratives, connects the dots, and stimulates debate on the issues that matter.

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