Building the research capacity of Syria's Parliament
Without large professional staffs, parliamentarians need concise, practical resources: facts for debate, analysis for committee work, and independent scrutiny of claims made by government, interest groups, and outside experts.
The Network for Syrian Legislative Studies equips lawmakers with independent research, legislative analysis, and expert knowledge.
What We Do
Core areas of support we are developing.
The Network is starting small: building the relationships and research systems needed to answer lawmakers' questions quickly and reliably.
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On-Demand Research Services
Responsive briefs and background notes requested by Members of Parliament or committees.
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Expert Consultation
Connections to academics, practitioners, and subject-matter specialists.
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Policy Papers
Short papers on issues likely to come before Parliament.
A Network of Universities
Building the foundations of an independent parliamentary research service.
Major legislatures rely on large, permanent research staffs. Syria's Parliament does not yet have that infrastructure.
NSLS is building a university-based network to help provide some of the same core functions.
Why This ModelResearch Teams
Twenty Princeton students are supporting NSLS research this summer. Georgetown and Harvard chapters will launch in fall 2026.
Expert Guidance
An advisory board and growing network of specialists help strengthen the Network's analysis and direction.
Practical Perspective
Practitioners in law, public finance, governance, and implementation help ensure research remains grounded in real policy constraints.
Join the Network
We bring together students, scholars, practitioners, and institutions interested in strengthening nonpartisan legislative research for Syria's emerging Parliament.
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Build a University Chapter
Launch a student research team that produces policy briefs, legislative memos, and expert support for parliamentary work.
Start a chapter → 02Partner with NSLS
Collaborate with NSLS on research projects, trainings, expert review, or institutional support for Syria's legislative transition.
Discuss a partnership → 03Write for Us
Publish analysis, policy papers, or technical briefs on issues likely to come before Syria's Parliament.
Submit a proposal →Independent. Nonpartisan. Available to Every Member.
The Network aims to serve all Members of Parliament equally. Its work is grounded in evidence, comparative experience, and careful analysis from relevant experts.