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Syrian Council for International Relations

Bringing together Syrian diplomatic and academic expertise to advance informed policy, equal citizenship, the rule of law and Syria’s role in international affairs.

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About the Council

The Council builds on an assembly established in 2012 by Syrian diplomats who resigned or defected from the Syrian Foreign Ministry. It brings together expertise in international relations, politics, law and economics, and develops policy ideas and programmes concerning Syria.

Its published objectives include a civil, democratic state based on equal citizenship, political pluralism, independent institutions and the rule of law. Its work addresses transitional justice, women’s participation, institutional reform and economic recovery.

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Message from the Chair

The Chair’s message on the Arabic homepage discusses Syria’s historical and institutional heritage, restoring state institutions to the Syrian people, and the Council’s academic role in international relations.

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Research & Publications

The Council’s research interests span foreign policy, international law, transitional justice, governance and Syria’s regional and international relations.