Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
II. Uluslararası Siyaset, Ekonomi ve İşletme Bilimleri Kongresi, Sinop, Türkiye, 2 - 03 Aralık 2025, (Özet Bildiri)
This
research examines the role and influence of external powers in shaping Syria’s
political landscape after the victory of the Syrian revolution between late
2024 and 2025. The study analyses how regional and international actors,
especially Turkey, Russia, the Gulf States, Israel, the European Union, and the
United States, sought to influence Syria’s post-revolution transition and the
reconstruction of its national sovereignty and institutions. Following the
revolution, Syria entered a critical phase of political and security
transformation, during which external interventions became decisive in shaping
the country’s balance of power and future governance structures. The study
adopts a qualitative analytical approach grounded in the theories of political realism
and regional power dynamics. It draws on official reports, policy documents,
academic research, and expert interviews to examine the nature, motivations,
and consequences of foreign involvement in post-revolutionary Syria. The
findings confirm that foreign interventions collectively reshaped Syria’s
post-revolution political and security environment. Turkey emerged as a key
regional actor, balancing between its security concerns, support for local
actors, and engagement with major powers. Russia maintained a dominant military
presence, while Gulf states pursued political and economic interests. The
United States and the European Union contributed through stabilisation and aid
programs, but they lacked decisive political influence. Despite these efforts,
Syria’s sovereignty remains constrained by external pressures and regional
rivalries. It finds that the interplay between Turkey and other external powers
continues to define Syria’s fragile post-revolution order.
Keywords: Syria, Revolution, External Powers, Influence, Post-conflict politics