Syria's Fragmented Future: The End of a Decentralized Dream The news from Syria has revealed a stark illustration of the country's fractured identity this week.
The Kurdish minority's decision to dissolve their autonomous region and integrate with the central government has sent shockwaves through the rest of the country, particularly among the Druze community in Sweida province.
For years, Sweida has been a thorn in the side of Damascus, with its own distinct politics and even closer ties to Israel.