How the Syrian conflict shaped mass violence research
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The Syrian conflict has reshaped the world in profound ways, influencing geopolitics, security, humanitarian responses, and academic scholarship. The war intensified regional power struggles, strengthened extremist groups, and exposed the limitations of international institutions in crisis resolution. Additionally, the humanitarian crisis fueled global debates on immigration policies, impacting politics beyond the Middle East. Within academia, the conflict has driven significant methodological advancements in conflict studies, particularly in oral history, perpetrator research, and digital research. The unique challenges of studying repression, violence, and displacement in Syria have led to innovations in data collection, ethical considerations, and analytical frameworks. This paper examines how the Syrian war has not only shaped real-world events but also transformed scholarly approaches to studying war and political violence.
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