Research tools
The tools provided in this section help Syria analysts navigate large datasets and access reliable information for their research on various economic and political topics using intuitive and interactive visualizations.
This tool tracks the exchange rate set by the Central Bank of Syria for humanitarian aid and UN agencies, as well as the black market exchange rate on an hour-by-hour basis. The tool also calculates the gap between the two rates to help donor countries and researchers track the loss of humanitarian aid resulting from the discrepancy between them.
Interactive dashboard by Karam Shaar Advisory mapping individuals targeted by US and EU Syria sanctions.
Interactive dashboard by OPC consolidating and visualizing Syria’s merchandise trade data (2010–2020).
Interactive visualization by the Middle East Institute mapping Raqqa’s tribal structure and guesthouses, based on extensive field research.
Scenario analysis tool by OPC outlining potential military conflict scenarios in Northwest Syria.
Middle East Institute tool mapping Syria’s 2020 parliamentary elections by demographics, affiliations, and backgrounds.