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Disaster Risk Financing in Fragile Contexts: Syria Case Study

Syria experienced a twice a century drought in the first few months of 2025, and it was through innovative disaster risk financing that WFP was able to raise the funds needed to respond.

Report by Noam Unger and Madeleine McLean — January 12, 2026

Profit from Preparation: Innovations and Opportunities in Disaster Risk Financing in Developing Countries

A combination of extreme weather impacts and cuts to aid budgets mean that the next few years will be ripe for the rapid development and further scaling up of anticipatory action measures and prearranged finance approaches to better manage mounting disaster risk.

Report by Noam Unger and Madeleine McLean — January 12, 2026

Stabilizing Syria: Rehabilitating Syria's Public Health System in a Fragile Transition

The CSIS Middle East Program hosts a panel focusing on rehabilitation of Syria's public health system after the fall of the Assad regime. The panel will be preceded by a keynote speech from the Syrian Minister of Health.

Transcript — July 29, 2025

Violence Escalates as Israel Intervenes in Southern Syria

On July 16, Israel struck various Syrian government targets in response to escalating violence in southern Syria. Mona Yacoubian and Will Todman explore their implications for Syria and the wider region.

Critical Questions by Mona Yacoubian and Will Todman — July 17, 2025

Trump Announces Lifting of Sanctions on Syria

President Trump’s announcement that he is lifting U.S. sanctions on Syria could yield both Gulf goodwill and lucrative business opportunities. While some are undoubtedly happy with the decision, it also foregoes U.S. leverage on Syria’s new government.

Critical Questions by Mona Yacoubian — May 13, 2025

Reviving Chemical Weapons Accountability in a Multipolar World

Next week's 29th Session of the Conference of States Parties of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is an opportunity to revitalize accountability and global cooperation in an age of impunity.

Commentary by Natasha Hall and Doreen Horschig — November 21, 2024

A Wolf in Ship’s Clothing: Russia’s Militarization of Civilian Vessels in the Black Sea

Recent satellite imagery indicates that Russia moved artillery for several battalions using a civilian-flagged vessel, undermining Russian accusations that Ukraine has unjustifiably attacked civilian ships.

Commentary by Alexander Palmer, Delaney Duff, Jennifer Jun, and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — August 24, 2023

Middle East Notes and Comment: Assad Tries To Keep Opposition-Held Areas Vulnerable To Covid-19

COVID-19 has exacerbated Syria’s economic crisis to unprecedented levels.

Newsletter — May 27, 2020

Middle East Notes and Comment: The U.S. Should Get Ready for Syria’s Return from War

Even though the Syria crisis is not of the United States’ making and the Trump administration is hostile to open-ended engagements in the Middle East, it’s still in the U.S. interest to save Syria from further catastrophe.

Newsletter — February 29, 2020

The U.S. Should Get Ready for Syria’s Return from War

In a new piece for Defense One, Jon Alterman argues that the United States needs a strategy for Syria as it returns from war.

Commentary by Jon B. Alterman — February 21, 2020

It's More than Just Drones: Industrial Base Lessons from the Conflict in Ukraine | All About the Base

Global Oil Markets Outlook: Key Takeaways from EIA’s January 2026 STEO

Examining Major Elements Driving Investment Uncertainty in the 2026 USMCA Review

Book Launch | China's Weaponization of Trade: Resistance Through Collective Resilience

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