Syrian Youth and the Public Sphere After a Decade of War
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Executive Summary
This study aims to contribute to international endeavors to increase youth engagement in conflict zones. We studied the youth of Syria, a country that stepped out of four decades of dictatorship into a public uprising overwhelmingly shaped by youth, then into a decade of war. The war is still ongoing, as is Syria’s political fragmentation into three main control areas.
Our objective was to explore the relationship between young Syrians and the public sphere of their country from three perspectives: youth interest and attitudes toward public affairs, their engagement levels, and the obstacles preventing them from being more engaged. We also reflect on current interventions and recommend others.
