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Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is a non-profit organization committed to the values of social democracy and the oldest of Germany’s political foundations. more

FES Syria Project

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) established its Syria Project in 2012, which works regionally towards strengthening progressive Syrian actors to effectively contribute to a democratic transformation process. more

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
Syria Project

Berliner Häuser
Hiroshimastraße 17 and 28
D-10785 Berlin

+49 (0)30 26 935-7495

info.syria(at)fes.de

Publications

Ezzi, Mazen

Suwayda at the heart of change

A new central authority in Damascus, local resilience, and regional rivalry over the Druze community
Beirut, 2025

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