The Center for Levant Affairs (CLA) is an independent strategic research, advisory, and training center dedicated to the study of the Levant and the broader Middle East. The Center specializes in political, legal, economic, security, and socio-cultural analysis, transforming rigorous research into policy-relevant insight and practical strategic guidance.
CLA was established to address the growing need for structured, credible, and regionally grounded analysis. The complexities of the Levant cannot be understood through fragmented or purely academic approaches. Political transformation, conflict dynamics, economic restructuring, legal frameworks, and cultural identity form an integrated system. Our work is based on this holistic understanding.
We operate as a bridge between research and decision-making, between regional realities and international policy standards, and between analytical depth and practical application.
To provide independent, high-quality strategic research, policy analysis, advisory services, and professional training that contribute to informed decision-making, responsible engagement, and long-term stability in the Levant and the Middle East.
To become a leading regional reference center for strategic analysis and policy-oriented research on the Levant, recognized for intellectual rigor, professional integrity, and its ability to translate complex realities into actionable policy frameworks.
CLA provides specialized training programs for:
Our training combines strategic analysis, geopolitical context, legal frameworks, security dynamics, and socio-cultural understanding, equipping participants with operational insight and professional readiness.
We maintain institutional and intellectual autonomy in all our work.
Our research adheres to high professional and methodological standards.
We prioritize accuracy, balance, and evidence over political narratives.
We recognize the ethical implications of research and policy advice in conflict-affected environments.
We promote constructive engagement, cultural understanding, and civil discourse.
We aim for research that informs real-world decision-making and contributes to stability.
It is a strategic tool to enhance understanding, inform policy, and support responsible engagement with one of the world’s most complex and strategically significant regions.
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