From Displacement To Stability: Reverse Migration & Security Governance in Post-War Syria

This research written by Amjad Nablsi and edited by Guglielmo Barbetta, explores how large-scale refugee return is reshaping security and stability in post-war Syria, showing that while return brings hope, it can also trigger violence, reprisals, and new governance challenges.

The paper argues that safe and sustainable return depends on fair, civilian-led security forces, inclusive reforms, and coordination between state actors and aid organizations. It reframes refugee return not as a purely humanitarian outcome, but as a core governance and security issue for Syria’s transition. 

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