Administrative Autonomy and Minority Inclusion in Post-Conflict Syria: The Case of the Druze

In the context of global multipolarity and post-truth, politics might mean the practice of reconciling varied group interests, and democracy might be the functionally or procedurally reasonable response to handling ethnic differences. One thing is certain, however, systemic marginalisation based on abstract socially-constructed categories is problematic and undesirable.

The Druze minority in Syria is no exception. Marked by stark religious differences and strong movements to champion dominant norms in the context of political instability and civil unrest, the experience of the Druze is characterised by constant insecurity over constitutional equality and social marginalisation.

Here, STEAR’s Social Policy Team aims to unpack and trace the history of ethnic relations in Syria. Focusing on the perspective of the Druze, the clear religious outliers, the team aimed to provide context-sensitive and long-term solutions for managing ethnic differences.

Student Think Tank for Europe-Asia Relations

2025-2026

Administrative Autonomy and Minority Inclusion in Post-Conflict Syria The Case of the Druz.

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