Lebanon’s minister of justice appointed 11 investigative judges in October for cases related to political assassinations or attempted assassinations, showing an intention to pursue accountability.

South Lebanon has experienced widespread civilian, economic, and environmental destruction that continues beyond the ceasefire. Security-centric framings of the region risk obscuring these realities and undermining effective, civilian-centered recovery and reconstruction plans.

Accurate classification of victims is a prerequisite for effective transitional justice, reparations, and the prevention of future violations in Syria.

Basma Alloush provides a personal account of returning to Syria after years of exile, tracing how war, a new regime, and a return that was previously unplausible have altered both the physical landscape and personal memory.

The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP) is currently accepting applications for its 2026-2027 nonresident fellowship cohort.