is its structural shift . As already discussed , military and intelligence services have taken control of other branches of the party . Thus , the party became more closely associated with the Syrian Army . Lastly , the most critical event in Syria ’ s political reality is the Arab Spring , which was driven by multiple factors including westernization , religious conflicts , geopolitical issues , and terrorism . Combined together , these factors has fueled a civil war in Syria , which has lasted for almost a decade now .
Conclusion
This article examined three phases of Syria ’ s state-building after the abolishment of the French mandate . Applying several theories and exploring relevant concepts , it also revealed how minority rule and different implications of military interventions shaped today ’ s Syri . It also addressed some of the current issues such as the absence of domestic political consolidation . Ruled by the Alawite minority , equal simultaneous institutional development has become a serious obstacle for Syria as an independent state .
An examination of Syria ’ s political developments proved that having inherited a colonial past , Syria has also inherited an unavoidable legacy of political instability . An examination of various political phases in Syria ’ s state-building shows that Syria has constantly encountered major developmental obstacles that have affected the stable process of institutional and state development , particularly consecutive military interventions and different manifestations of post-colonialism . The Syrian Civil War has raged for over a decade now and the situation has not yet stabilized .
20