Syria Poll: How Syrians assess their lives, government, and political developments

Matteo Colombo, Middle East researcher at Clingendael, supports a regular Syria in Transition poll conducted by Conflict Mediation Solutions. The first two issues present findings from surveys carried out in Damascus, Rural Damascus, and Homs in February and April 2026, examining how residents assess their living conditions, government performance, and recent political developments.

• See all the survey results from April 2026
• See all the survey results from February 2026
• New results will follow in June 2026

With Iran being a strong backer of the Assad regime, many respondents hold critical views of its regional influence. At the same time, opinion on the US-Israeli war against Iran is divided. 43% of respondents support it, while 39% oppose it. A further 18% remain undecided.

A majority rate the rule of law positively, with higher levels in Damascus than elsewhere. Around 75 per cent in Damascus rate it as good, compared to 67 per cent in Homs and 56 per cent in Rural Damascus.

Fourteen months after the collapse of the Assad regime, nearly two-thirds of respondents (63 per cent) say their country is heading in the right direction.

See all results at syriaintransition.com