The Trick of Popular Superficiality for The Very Complex Principle of Self-determination
The principle of self-determination is one of the most complex and controversial principles of public international law. It generates a...
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Beyond Sectarian Divisions: The Position of the Political Majority in Pluralistic Democracies
Governing pluralistic societies through democratic institutions represents a paradox that touches on the core of democratic theory: How can an...
Details of the Ousted Regime’s Plot to Steal the Wealth of Syrian Citizens
The issuance of Legislative Decree No. 16 of 2025 by the Syrian Transitional Government represents a step in the emerging...
Beyond state-sponsored truth-seeking: How are credible national commissions of inquiry designed? – Part Two
In this section, we continue our discussion of the basic principles upon which national commissions of inquiry in Syria should...
An Involuntary Battle… The Legal and Humanitarian Implications of the Iranian-Israeli Conflict for Syrian Sovereignty
The transformation of Syrian territory into an involuntary battlefield for the Iranian-Israeli conflict poses a challenge to the principles of...
Beyond state-sponsored truth-seeking: How are credible national commissions of inquiry designed?
Fadel Abdulghany National commissions of inquiry occupy a distinct place within the institutional structure of transitional justice and democratic governance...
What is the “Triple Shock” Preventing Syrians from Returning to Syria?
Fadel Abdulghany The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024 marked a pivotal turning point in the ongoing Syrian...
The Arab Network for the Independence of the Judiciary: A Necessary Pillar in Syria’s Political Transition
The announcement of the establishment of the Arab Network for the Independence of the Judiciary on July 10, 2025, represents...
Post-Assad Syria: The Complex Structure of Refugee Return and Reintegration Challenges
The fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime on December 8, 2024, marked a turning point in the protracted Syrian refugee...
Call to Correct the Course of Political Transition in Syria by Strengthening the Internal Front
Fadel Abdulghany Political transition following internal armed conflicts represents a decisive turning point in any country’s path toward sustainable peace...