Syria at a Crossroads: Between Ideology and Division

Since the onset of the Syrian conflict, analyses and predictions about the fate of the country, once a symbol of cultural and ethnic unity, have multiplied. Ahmad al-Shara, head of the transitional phase in Syria, insists that the country will not be divided and that he will not allow its division. But are these words truly reflective of reality,´-or-are they just mirages in a desert of blood? The reality is that Syria will never be what it once was, and continuing to gamble on these promises will only lead to further fragmentation and disintegration. What some see as impossible may soon become a painful truth. When different forces within this homeland meet— from the Kurds to Turkey-aligned forces, to the Arab factions— it is impossible to ignore that these parties have conflicting visions for Syria s future.

What we witness today in the land of the Levant is an expression of contradictory forces, controlled by the ambiguity of destiny. Each side believes that the solution lies in dividing the country, and that Syria s unity is an impossibility. The Kurds see themselves in a perpetual struggle with the central powers that seek to maintain coercive unity, while other forces, such as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, attempt to reshape Syria based on a rigid religious ideology, viewing "Sharia" as the cornerstone for power and division.

The division of Syria is not merely a matter of borders-;- it is a project aimed at reshaping political components along ethnic and sectarian lines. Through this lens, many actors in the Syrian theater display short-sighted thinking focused on ethnic geography, where the mapping of borders matters less than securing sectarian loyalty. Is this the solution that will bring Syria back to life? Can we truly believe that, while the great powers struggle over their interests in this war-torn land, there is no room to seek national solutions that unite the people?

In this context, we must recognize that holding onto Syrian national unity is no longer just an option, but a necessity. The Arab world, and the Muslim world in particular, is in -dir-e need of a fundamental change— one that begins from within and reflects the ability to adapt to the modern era and the concepts of the modern state, free from the medieval ideologies that pit religion against politics. What is happening in Syria today is a reflection of an internal struggle with itself, making it appear to be sinking into a vortex of blood and chaos, where division seems to be the only solution.

Yet, the most important question remains: can these militias, Salafi and jihadist groups, escape this sectarian quagmire and turn to a real political project that returns Syria to the national map? The answer may be shocking: no, unless Syria escapes the closed circle surrounding it with religious and extremist powers, it will not find a way out. But can Syria, once a symbol of unity and diversity, be divided and still remain whole?

The truth is, the challenges are great, and the stakes are higher. Any talk of genuine change requires more courage than just statements.

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