Syria cannot build lasting stability in a political vacuum
Syria cannot build lasting stability in a political vacuum newspress_en Sat, 08/08/2026 - 10:33 Opinion Debate over Syria’s political future has persisted since the fall of the Assad regime, but the formation of the transitional legislature has brought it into sharper focus. While there is broad agreement that political life must be revived after more than half a century of authoritarian rule,…
Syria's attempt to establish lasting stability without fostering political life risks prolonging division and paralysis, according to critics. While it is true that political parties can become vehicles for sectarian mobilisation, this argument overlooks the inherent need for structured political institutions to address the country's complex challenges.
Instead of delaying the formation of parties until Syria's deepest disputes have been resolved, the transitional government risks postponing organised political life until it may no longer be necessary. The country's fractures are multifaceted, and delaying party politics risks exacerbating these divisions by making them less visible and accountable.
The new parliament, which was required to run candidates as individuals rather than through parties, already demonstrates that organised political life persists, merely shifting into personal networks and informal networks.
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