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CSA publishes primers and reports, regional updates, and polling to help audiences better understand the strategic developments shaping the Middle East, energy policy, and the U.S.–Israel relationship.

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Public Opinion Survey

Lebanese Public Opinion Survey (June 2026)

A YouGov survey of Lebanese adults across October 2025, January 2026, and May–June 2026 — the third fielding, conducted one month after the April 8, 2026 ceasefire that ended the U.S.–Iran war. Continuing majority support for President Aoun’s effort to consolidate arms under state authority, a rising negative view of Hezbollah’s military presence, and widening support for conditional normalization with Israel.

Primer

1 Month Update of the Iran War (March 2026)

Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury: CSA’s primer series on the March 2026 Iran cycle, from the 100-Hours Primer to the 1-Month Report.

Primer

Fall of the Assad Regime (January 2025)

CSA’s structured briefing on Syria after the fall of the Assad regime: the new political map, the regional powers, and the open questions.

Primer

Israel-Lebanon Update (September 2024)

CSA’s structured briefing on the September 2024 Israel-Lebanon front, the pager operation, the Nasrallah strike, and what followed.
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Al-Hamidiyah Souq, the historic covered market in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mahmoud Sulaiman on Unsplash.

Public Opinion Survey

Syrian Public Opinion Survey (June 2026)

The Lebanese flag in Beirut, Lebanon. Photo by Charbel Karam on Unsplash.

Public Opinion Survey

Lebanese Public Opinion Survey (June 2026)

Hormuz Island in the Persian Gulf, Iran. Photo by ninara via Wikimedia Commons / Flickr, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Primer

1 Month Update of the Iran War (March 2026)

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Public Opinion Survey

U.S. Public Opinion on Venezuela (January 2026)

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Al-Hamidiyah Souq, the historic covered market in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mahmoud Sulaiman on Unsplash.

Public Opinion Survey

Syrian Public Opinion Survey (June 2026)

The Lebanese flag in Beirut, Lebanon. Photo by Charbel Karam on Unsplash.

Public Opinion Survey

Lebanese Public Opinion Survey (June 2026)

Hormuz Island in the Persian Gulf, Iran. Photo by ninara via Wikimedia Commons / Flickr, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Primer

1 Month Update of the Iran War (March 2026)

An aerial view of Beirut, Lebanon. The survey explores public opinion on governance, security, economic challenges, and regional developments. Photo by Piotr Chrobot on Unsplash.

Public Opinion Survey

Lebanese Public Opinion Survey (February 2026)

Primers and Reports

CSA’s primers and reports provide structured, longer-form analysis on key geopolitical and policy developments.

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Syrian Public Opinion Survey (June 2026)

A three-fielding YouGov survey of Syrian adults shows stable support for President Al-Sharaa, stable rejection of Hezbollah’s involvement in Syria, and stable openness to eventual peace with Israel, alongside a softening on the U.S. role and on a U.S.-brokered Israel–Syria security arrangement that tracks the absence of new publicly disclosed U.S.-mediated talks since the January Paris meeting.

Lebanese Public Opinion Survey (June 2026)

A YouGov survey of Lebanese adults across October 2025, January 2026, and May–June 2026 — the third fielding, conducted one month after the April 8, 2026 ceasefire that ended the U.S.–Iran war. Continuing majority support for President Aoun’s effort to consolidate arms under state authority, a rising negative view of Hezbollah’s military presence, and widening support for conditional normalization with Israel.

1 Month Update of the Iran War (March 2026)

Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury: CSA’s primer series on the March 2026 Iran cycle, from the 100-Hours Primer to the 1-Month Report.

Lebanese Public Opinion Survey (February 2026)

A YouGov survey of Lebanese adults across October 2025 and January 2026 shows broad support for President Aoun effort to consolidate arms under state authority, majority-negative views of Hezbollah military presence, and divided sentiment on the U.S. role and peace with Israel.
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Regional Updates

We provide timely analysis on major developments shaping the Middle East and broader regional stability.

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Syrian Public Opinion Survey (June 2026)

A three-fielding YouGov survey of Syrian adults shows stable support for President Al-Sharaa, stable rejection of Hezbollah’s involvement in Syria, and stable openness to eventual peace with Israel, alongside a softening on the U.S. role and on a U.S.-brokered Israel–Syria security arrangement that tracks the absence of new publicly disclosed U.S.-mediated talks since the January Paris meeting.

Lebanese Public Opinion Survey (June 2026)

A YouGov survey of Lebanese adults across October 2025, January 2026, and May–June 2026 — the third fielding, conducted one month after the April 8, 2026 ceasefire that ended the U.S.–Iran war. Continuing majority support for President Aoun’s effort to consolidate arms under state authority, a rising negative view of Hezbollah’s military presence, and widening support for conditional normalization with Israel.

1 Month Update of the Iran War (March 2026)

Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury: CSA’s primer series on the March 2026 Iran cycle, from the 100-Hours Primer to the 1-Month Report.

Lebanese Public Opinion Survey (February 2026)

A YouGov survey of Lebanese adults across October 2025 and January 2026 shows broad support for President Aoun effort to consolidate arms under state authority, majority-negative views of Hezbollah military presence, and divided sentiment on the U.S. role and peace with Israel.
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Polling

CSA polling provides data-driven insights into public opinion surrounding regional developments, foreign policy, and security issues.

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Syrian Public Opinion Survey (June 2026)

A three-fielding YouGov survey of Syrian adults shows stable support for President Al-Sharaa, stable rejection of Hezbollah’s involvement in Syria, and stable openness to eventual peace with Israel, alongside a softening on the U.S. role and on a U.S.-brokered Israel–Syria security arrangement that tracks the absence of new publicly disclosed U.S.-mediated talks since the January Paris meeting.

Lebanese Public Opinion Survey (June 2026)

A YouGov survey of Lebanese adults across October 2025, January 2026, and May–June 2026 — the third fielding, conducted one month after the April 8, 2026 ceasefire that ended the U.S.–Iran war. Continuing majority support for President Aoun’s effort to consolidate arms under state authority, a rising negative view of Hezbollah’s military presence, and widening support for conditional normalization with Israel.

Lebanese Public Opinion Survey (February 2026)

A YouGov survey of Lebanese adults across October 2025 and January 2026 shows broad support for President Aoun effort to consolidate arms under state authority, majority-negative views of Hezbollah military presence, and divided sentiment on the U.S. role and peace with Israel.

Syria Public Opinion Survey (February 2026)

A YouGov survey across October 2025 and January 2026 shows two-thirds of Syrians approving President Al-Sharaa, rejecting Hezbollah’s role in the country, and backing a security arrangement with Israel.
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