In formulating what I believe are the most essential changes needed in Syria, I cannot pretend to represent anyone but myself. It goes without saying that my opinions are colored by my own background and experiences as a Syrian living out of the country looking in. Unaccounted for in this discussion, because it is largely […]

Estimated at 15 million strong and with assets of up 80 billion dollars, the Syrian expatriate community represents an enormous human and financial capital. However, attracting the expatriate financial resource requires a very different set of incentives than those required to attract the human capital. As someone interested in the comprehensive advancement of Syrian society, […]

Am I optimistic about the prospects of a Syrian-Israeli peace deal? How can I afford not to be? A state of perpetual war is not a sustainable alternative. For much too long Syria was in a state of suspended animation as a disproportionate amount of energy and resources were spent in battling external threats. The […]