Damascus, SANA-American journalist and academic Wendy Pearlman, professor of political science at Northwestern University in Chicago, expressed deep admiration for the courage of the Syrian people in resisting oppression, noting that the Syrian revolution has been the focus of her academic research for 14 years.
In remarks on the Syria 24 platform, Pearlman explained that she conducted extensive interviews with refugees, migrants, and Syrians abroad, collecting moving personal testimonies that she later compiled into two books documenting experiences of revolution, displacement, and exile.
Pearlman, who had long feared visiting Syria under the repressive practices of the former regime, described her joy upon seeing the Syrian revolutionary flag flying at the Lebanese-Syrian border—calling it a turning point in her connection to the Syrian cause.
She highlighted the beauty of Syria’s people, rich culture, and hospitality, which she experienced firsthand in visits to Damascus, Homs, Nabk, Latakia, and Tartous. She is currently in Aleppo, continuing to document her impressions and field observations.
Her statements reflect growing academic interest in documenting the Syrian revolution from a human-centered perspective, underscoring the sacrifices made by Syrians for freedom and dignity and amplifying narratives often marginalized in international media.
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