Syria

Moran Levanoni analyzes the question of whether the Syrian regime, partially in cooperation with Hezbollah, is involved in narcotics trafficking in rebel-controlled southern Syria, as an element of its overall campaign against the rebels.

Guest author Dr. Tal Pavel examines how technologies developed in the West are often used by Middle Eastern states to monitor and even curtail their citizen's Internet use.

Former MDC Research intern Mauro Primavera analyzes the ways that corrupt businessmen are capitalizing on the bloody Syrian conflict.

MDC Junior Researcher Carl Yonker examines how the ruling Baʿth Party has evolved during more than seven years of war in Syria.