The Red Dragon in the Land of Jasmine: An Overview of China’s Role in the Syrian Conflict
As China’s engagement in the Middle East continues to rise, its role in the Syrian conflict remains largely unaddressed. This study provides an overview of China’s interests and objectives in the conflict while simultaneously assessing its potential involvement in any reconstruction process.
Stuck in No-Man’s Land: A Snapshot of the State of al-Rukban in its Seventh Year
Seven years on, the situation in al-Rukban displacement camp is growing increasingly desperate. This study provides an overview of the humanitarian and medical conditions in al-Rukban, as well as the public services available.
The Kin Who Count: Mapping Raqqa’s Tribal Topology
Previous analyses of these dynamics have often misunderstood the intricate tribal structures in Syria, then drawn false links between tribalism and terrorism. This research tool aims to shed light on the tribal structure in ar-Raqqah governorate, making it accessible to anyone interested in understanding the current state of affairs here.
North-West Syria: Potential Scenarios
Despite the Russian and Turkish de-escalation and ceasefire agreements, the Assad regime continues to attack NW Syria, especially areas to the south of the M4. Here we map out potential military conflict scenarios for the near-term future of NW Syria, in light of the volatile Turkish-Russian dynamics.
Syrians and the Constitution Survey
Explore our data-driven interactive tool to understand how Syrians feel about the Syrian Constitutional Committee, relying on a 2,966-people survey conducted in the summer of 2020.
Syrian Opinion Split on Decentralizing Power in New Constitution
As the Constitutional Committee met in Geneva, OPC analyzed the opinions of Syrians on what they want a new system of governance to look like. Their answers, unsurprisingly, were varied.
2021 Budget Reveals the Depth of Syria’s Economic Woes
The 2021 budget is the smallest to date. However, a deeper analysis of the 2021 budget reveals core structural problems with Damascus’s finances.