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Civil War

Mural in a refugee school in Shatila, Lebanon

Lebanon in light of the syria conflict: resilience despite polarization and tensions

Lebanon has seen political stagnation and sectarian tensions for years. Additionally, the country is deeply affected by the war in Syria. To gain a more nuanced understanding of the situation in the country, the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung organized a study tour to Lebanon in October 2016.
By Dominik Tolksdorf
Assad Porträt

Forget Assad

If you cannot overthrow the tyrant, co-operate with him – after four disastrous years in Syria this seems to be the conclusion the international community has arrived at. A comment.
By Bente Scheller
Damascus, Umayyad Mosque

Where the “Good Guys” get their motivation from

There's little hope for an improvement of the Syrian situation. Nonetheless, there are civil society activists who are still working on non-violent resistance and democratic change.
By Sarah Schwahn
Baschar-al-Assad

To Stay or to Leave? No Escaping the Hopelessness in Syria

An international conference on the situation of Syrian refugees has been arranged for 28th October in Berlin. Yet in view of the magnitude of the crisis, this is a mere drop in the ocean. Western states keep concentrating on ways to ease the symptoms of the crisis which they cannot gain control over without political underpinning.
By Bente Scheller

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