About the author

Lars Hauch is an independent researcher and journalist who focuses on the Syrian conflict. He has worked with various humanitarian organizations, security companies and political consultancies. His work on non-state armed groups, humanitarian response and political dynamics in Syria and the wider region has appeared in numerous German and international publications.

Photo credits

Syrian Constitutional Committee, Geneva. 30 October 2019 & Soukhoï frappant une position ennemie en Syrie
© UN Photo / Violaine Martin & Wikimedia Commons