A monthly magazine on Syrian politics and society that cuts through the noise

Politics & Power

Performance legitimacy

Polling shows growing public anger with high prices and poor services. Privatisation of healthcare might make things worse

It was former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson who coined the phrase “a week is a long time in politics.” It may have referred to the economic crisis of 1964, but it applies just as much to Syria …

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Issue 35

Opinion

Voices that sharpen Syria's public debate
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What (some) Syrians think

The April wave is out! Fresh findings from surveys conducted in Damascus, Rural Damascus, and Homs. Syria Poll examines how residents assess their living conditions, government performance, and recent political developments.

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Previous issues

  • April 2026

    Issue 34

  • March 2026

    Issue 33

  • February 2026

    Issue 32

  • January 2026

    Issue 31

  • December 2025

    Issue 30

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Syria in Transition is a monthly magazine on Syrian politics, society, economics and culture. Produced by an experienced and diverse team of independent journalists, researchers, and linguists, it challenges lazy narratives, connects the dots, and stimulates debate on the issues that matter.

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