What began as a domestic uprising evolved into a protracted conflict sustained by external support, fragmented opposition, and limited diplomatic leverage.”
Tag: Syrian Civil War
Undocumented in Lebanon: Displacement, Legal Status, and the Precarity of Protection
In displacement settings, legal status is not a formality—it determines access to protection, livelihoods, and, ultimately, survival.”
Realpolitik and International Refugee Law: The EU–Turkey Deal and the Erosion of Asylum Protections
When migration control policies override legal protections, the right to seek asylum risks becoming conditional rather than guaranteed.”
The Need for Humanitarian Response
The global refugee crisis is no longer localized—it is a systemic challenge that demands comprehensive humanitarian coordination and sustained political commitment.”
Return to Burj, Lebanon: Conditions in Burj el-Barajneh and the Strain of Protracted Displacement
Overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access to basic services have transformed refugee camps into sites of prolonged vulnerability rather than temporary refuge.”
The Homs Deal: Humanitarian Access in a Besieged City
The Homs Deal did not create humanitarian access—it exposed how thoroughly it had been denied.”
Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Displacement, Protection Risks, and Legal Obligations
The Syrian refugee crisis in Jordan reveals not only the scale of displacement, but the fragility of protections meant to safeguard those fleeing conflict.”