Partition of Syria

Map of ethno-religious composition in Syria
Ethno-religious composition (1976)
Map of Syrian Civil War
Syrian Civil War

The Partition of Syria is a scenario to end the Syrian Civil War.[1][2][3][4][5] It would mean the division of the country along sectarian (religious) and ethnic lines.[2] The war is viewed of as largely a sectarian conflict.[2] Russia, the United States, Israel, and other UN representatives have suggested the idea of "federal division" (an effort deemed "Balkanization"[4]).[3] President Bashar al-Assad has not ruled out the possibility of a federal democratic state of Syria. The opposition, however, has rejected the offer during negotiations; it has been stated that "dividing Syria is not acceptable at all", and that a "non-central government" is the right direction.[3] The Kurds, however, are open to the idea.[3]

Rojava, "Syrian Kurdistan", was unilaterally declared an autonomous federation on 17 March 2016, which was dismissed by the Syrian government and disapproved by Turkey and the US.[6]

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References

  1. ↑ Michael O'Hanlon (3 September 2015). "How will Syria’s war end? Other civil wars suggest an answer.". Washington Post.
  2. 1 2 3 "Is partitioning Syria a viable option?". Global Risk Insights.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Syria civil war: Key powers 'consider federal division'". Al Jazeera. March 2016.
  4. 1 2 "US, Israel Consider 'Balkanization' of Syria: Coalition Source". Syrian Observer.
  5. ↑ Zeina Karam And Dan Perry, The Associated Press (29 September 2015). "Partitioning Syria may be the only answer to a devastating civil war with no end in sight". National Post.
  6. ↑ "Syria conflict: Kurds declare federal system". BBC News. 17 March 2016.

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