Geopolitics Quarterly

Geopolitics Quarterly

Reconstructing Governance and Economic Resilience in Post-Conflict Syria: Pathways Toward Sustainable Development

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Pankaj Dixit
Sushant Nagpal
Assistant Professor, Centre for Professional Course, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India.
10.22034/igq.2025.497805.1998
Abstract
Syria’s post-conflict recovery confronts multifaceted challenges in governance, economic revitalization, and social reconciliation following the 2024 collapse of the Assad regime. This study employs an adaptive governance framework to address systemic failures, political fragmentation, and extremism, shaped by regional geopolitics, notably Turkey’s focus on territorial integrity and counter-terrorism. Findings highlight the necessity of decentralized governance and stringent anti-corruption measures to restore trust and stability. Economic strategies emphasize sectoral diversification, revitalizing agriculture, manufacturing, and trade, with equitable resource allocation to counter an 87% GDP decline and over 300% inflation surge. Social reconciliation hinges on community-driven initiatives, truth commissions, and inclusive policies to mend ethnic and sectarian divides. Drawing on comparative analyses of post-conflict recoveries in Rwanda and Bosnia, this research advocates for integrated, context-specific strategies supported by international collaboration to navigate geopolitical complexities. By holistically addressing governance, economic, and social dimensions, Syria can achieve sustainable development and long-term stability, tailored to its unique demographic and political landscape.
Keywords
Post-Conflict Governance, Economic Diversification, Transitional Justice Mechanisms, Decentralized Governance Models, Sustainable Development Strategies

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Geopolitics Quarterly
Volume 21, Issue 4
Winter 2025
Pages 171-213

  • Receive Date 17 January 2025
  • Revise Date 28 April 2025
  • Accept Date 07 May 2025