The Geopolitical Implications of the Syrian Civil War on Middle Eastern Stability
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The Middle East has been severely destabilized by the Syrian Civil War, which started in 2011. Originally a domestic rebellion, this conflict developed into a complex proxy war involving both regional and international powers. The rise and partial defeat of ISIS, which left behind lasting ideological threats; increased Iranian influence, which created a "Shia Crescent" and escalated regional tensions; the escalation of sectarian divisions between Shia and Sunni factions, especially between Saudi Arabia and Iran; and the shifting of power due to US and Russian involvement are some of the major geopolitical effects. Millions of people have been displaced by the humanitarian crisis, which has affected European migration policies and further undermined regional stability. These geopolitical ramifications and their long-term effects on Middle Eastern stability are examined in this essay.
Authors: Vansh Bhojwani, Aparaajita Pandey
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4408844739