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December 13, 2005       Share:    

Source: http://www.usip.org/newsmedia/releases/2005/1212_syria.html

Syria and Political Change

(U.S. Institute of Peace) Scott Lasensky and Mona Yacoubian - Despite abiding tribal/clan solidarity, new rifts are appearing among the Alawite ruling elite. Signs of an emboldened, if leaderless, opposition suggest the possibility of a more cohesive counterweight to the regime, although the likelihood of a renewed crackdown is high. The Muslim Brotherhood has emerged as the most powerful opposition force, inside and outside the country. It is beginning to forge important links with secular opposition groups, though it is unlikely in the near-term that disaffected blocs will form a grand alliance.

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