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International Sanctions on Iran and Syria

This is a summary of an event which was organized to discuss the significant expansion of international sanctions against Iran and Syria.

Managing Transitions in the Arab World

In this paper from the International Peace Institute, Nur Laiq offers insights on how to deal with the transitions taking place across the Arab world.

The Day After Project: Supporting a Democratic Transition in Syria

This report describes a USIP Project to work with Syrian civil society members to plan the next steps towards democracy.

Case Studies in Economic Sanctions and Terrorism: Post-2000 Sanctions Episodes

This recently released appendix to the book entitled "Case Studies in Economic Sanctions and Terrorism", gives an update and analysis of all sanctions that have taken place since the book's initial release.

Using "Every Tool Available": A Fresh Idea to Pressure Syria's Bashar Assad

The Center for Global Development presents an innovative strategy to approach Syria's ongoing conflict.

Sanctions and Saber Rattling

With tensions on the rise in the Middle East, and the jump in gas prices, USIP’s Raymond Gilpin addresses the immediate issues facing the U.S. and the world regarding the cost of oil.

Global and Local Economic Impacts of Climate Change in Syria and Options for Adaptation

Using local level modeling, this paper discusses the possible effects of climate change on Syria and potential ways to mitigate the damage.

The Crisis of Health in a Crisis Ridden Region

This paper discusses the current level of instability in the Middle East, and its implications for public health.

Implications of financing higher education for access and equity: The case of Syria

This article examines the implications for access and equity of the Syrian government’s efforts to reform higher education in the country over the past decade.

Financing Higher Education in Syria

This chapter examines access and equity in financing Higher Education in Syria, especially in regard to the results and potential of education reforms begun in 2001.

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