Gripping stories of how ordinary Syrians survived the hardships that preceded the Assad regime’s collapse.

Drawing on more than 3,000 interviews conducted between 2017 and...

Gripping stories of how ordinary Syrians survived the hardships that preceded the Assad regime’s collapse.

Drawing on more than 3,000 interviews conducted between 2017 and 2024, Syrians in the Shadow of War explores how ordinary Syrians endured the social and economic devastation caused by years of conflict. From activists and widows building livelihoods to farmers struggling with destruction, pollution, and drought, the book highlights both the challenges they faced and the resourcefulness that helped communities survive. Based on extensive fieldwork by Syrian researchers, it offers valuable insights into Syria’s uncertain future and the resilience needed to rebuild after conflict.