Education in Perpetual Motion: Education, Conflict, and the Migration Decision-Making of Syrian Young People in Lebanon

This research examines how education and conflict interact to shape the migration decisions of Syrian young people residing in Lebanon. Drawing on interviews, survey data, and field observations, the study explores how disrupted schooling, precarious educational opportunities, and aspirations for learning influence youths’ choices to migrate or remain in conflict-affected settings. The findings highlight education as a dynamic and intertwined factor in displacement and mobility decisions, reflecting how young lives in perpetual motion navigate opportunities and constraints amid ongoing instability.