Commentary
The decision of Lebanon’s parliament may look exceptional, but in reality it is not.
Issam Kayssi
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Commentary
Using Laws as Weapons
Sawsan Abou Zainedin discusses how Syria’s recent reconstruction legislation has served political priorities.
Published on Dec 4, 2018
Sawsan Abou Zainedin is an architect and urban planner. Currently, she works in the Syria program at Internews Europe, which is aimed at alleviating the effects of conflict on the Syrian population by supporting access to accurate, practical, and locally produced information. Previously, she worked as a research associate at the Bartlett's Development Planning Unit, working in collaboration with the Habitat International Coalition on engaging civil society organizations in the regional process of Habitat-III, the UN Conference for Housing and Sustainable Urban Development. She also worked as an architect and urban designer in Syria and the United Arab Emirates for over five years. Diwan interviewed Abou Zainedin in mid-November to get her perspective on reconstruction in Syria and the new laws put in place by the regime that affect property rights, which will have an impact on the return of refugees.
About the Authors
Issam Kayssi
Research Analyst, Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center
Issam Kayssi is a research analyst at the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center.
Ghida Tayara
Senior Digital and Web Coordinator
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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