Our work on Syria and Lebanon is led by Associate Fellows Rime Allaf and Nadim Shehadi, and focuses on the international response to the uprisings in Syria, and issues around transitional justice. 

We are currently convening a series of study groups examining future scenarios for Syria, the impact on its neighbours and international policy options. Previous projects on Syria and Lebanon have included working groups on the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, and an edited volume on the Kurdish Policy Imperative. 

'Kofi Annan Can Do It'
Mark Malloch-Brown writes on the prospects for a diplomatic solution in Syria in The World Today. Plus listen to Lord Michael Williams on why he is sceptical of the international response so far and his recommendations for going forward.

Political Outlook
This meeting summary considers short, and medium-term scenarios for Syria. It was suggested that continued violence by the regime is leading to the beginning of an armed insurgency.
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Kurdish Politics
This book analyses critical aspects of Kurdish politics in Iran, Iraq, Syria and Turkey and examines how these intertwine with wider regional and international concerns.
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Further Resources: 

Kofi Annan Can Do It
Mark Malloch-Brown, The World Today, April 2012

Like Father like Son in Syria
Bernd Debusmann, The World Today, April 201

Why Turkey is Tightening the Pressure on Assad
Fadi Hakura, CNN, February 2012 

This Time, Assad has Overreached
Rime Allaf, The New York Times, February 2012 

The Syrian Conundrum
Claire Spencer, Expert Comment, February 2012

Scenarios for Syria
Meeting Summary, December 2011

Turkey's Stance will Seal the Fate of Syria's Ceausescu
Michael Williams, The Financial Times, December 2011

Qatar's Influence Increases in the Middle East
Rime Allaf, The Guardian, December 2011

Syria and the Arab League's Peace Plan
Rime Allaf, Expert Comment, November 2011

The Syrian 'Opposition' Does not Have to Prove Itself
Nadim Shehadi, The Guardian, October 2011 

Syria: Violence as a Communications Strategy
Nadim Shehadi, European Union Institute for Security Studies, August 2011 

Envisioning Syria's Political Future
Transcript - Ausama Monjed, Dr Radwan Ziadeh, Dr Najib Ghadbian, June 2011

Assad has Run Out of Friends, and Out of Time
Rime Allaf, The Daily Telegraph, June 2011 

Syria: At a Crossroads
Marwa Daoudy, The World Today, May 2011

Syria: Washington's New Direction
James Denselow, The World Today, February 2011 

Open for Business: Syria's Quest for a Political Deal
Rime Allaf, Briefing Paper, 2007