In our lives, hardship and pain are unavoidable. When we face our own suffering or see others’ pain, we can easily fall into what sociologist Brené Brown calls “comparative suffering.” This is the tendency to rank pain. We believe our suffering is either “more” or “less” significant than someone else’s. We might downplay our own
How Shared Leadership Can Rebuild Syria The tragic sinking of the cargo ship El Faro in 2015 offers a powerful warning. This disaster, caused by rigid top-down leadership, extends far beyond the maritime world. In his book “Leadership is Language,” David Marquet uses this incident to show how well-meaning leaders, if they stick to traditional
At last, the Assad regime has fallen after a long and painful era. While this historic event carries profound hope for a new Syria, it also stirs complex and difficult emotions for many of us. What many of us are experiencing is the fear of losing the victim role.
The Ecstasy is Over, Reality Kicks In: Rebuilding Syria Starts With You Three weeks have passed since the fall of the Assad regime. This was a moment of great triumph and relief for many. But as the celebrations end, we must face a clear truth: the hard work of rebuilding our homeland begins now. And
This research presents a simplified analysis method aimed at reducing energy demand in Syrian residential buildings by implementing highly cost-effective and structurally feasible passive design solutions. An optimised envelope specification is recommended based on thermal simulation across different building materials, glazing types, and climatic zones.
An annual government budget is not merely a collection of financial estimates; it is a direct statement of a state's priorities. For countries emerging from conflict, such as Syria, the budget becomes the absolute cornerstone of reconstruction efforts. This analysis explores the lessons Syria can draw from the UK and Rwanda.
A Moment of Freedom, a Lifetime of Sacrifice Yesterday, we saw a moment of history. It was a moment people in Syria have waited for over half a century. Fifty-three years of oppression, torture, and dehumanisation may finally be ending. Yet, I am still in disbelief. I cannot fully grasp what has happened in the