After 8 December 2024: What lies ahead for Syrians in Lebanon?

The following article is inspired by many conversations with Syrian people in the diasporas. It examines how both Lebanon’s shifting policies and Syria’s uncertain future shape their lives. Yet, the article does not claim to be exhaustive. Due to the compact nature of the article and the complexity of both Syria and Lebanon, only a few realities are portrayed.

from Anja Pilchowski, 7 April 2025