The Trial of Criminals in Syria in front of the Public
Fadel Abdulghany The distinction between criminal investigation and trial represents one of the most important structural divisions in contemporary criminal...
Transitional Justice
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...
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...
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...
How Syria’s transitional justice failures could fuel instability
“I don't think there’s been much progress toward accountability … What's happened, actually, is disappointing in my opinion,” Fadel Abdul...
Damascus: Returning Home After Fourteen Years of Exile: Reflections on Justice, Memory, and the Future of Syria
Fadel Abdulghany For fourteen years, we worked in obscurity and exile. Our team members risked their lives daily, working under...
The Trial of Syrian Doctor Alaa M. in Frankfurt: International Justice with a Foundational Impact on Syria’s Future
Introduction: The conviction of Syrian physician Alaa M. by the Higher Regional Court in Frankfurt is more than just an...
The Arrest of Wassim al-Assad is a Symbolic Turning Point in the Process of Transitional Justice in Syria
Fadel Abdulghany The arrest of Wassim al-Assad on June 21, 2025, marks a significant milestone in Syria's post-conflict transitional path...