Between Regionalism and Globalism: Exploring the Contemporary and Prospects of Syria in the Middle Eastern Polity

Abstract

The paper investigates Syria's involvement in Middle Eastern power dynamics and its management of local and international interests. This study uses a qualitative method centered on historical case analysis and geopolitical assessment to understand Syria’s role in the process of regional transformation as a historical regional power but emphasizes both its important risks and opportunities. The primary theme of this research is to assess how conflicts between neighboring powers and international partners impact Syria’s national policies and foreign relations. In addition to external participation and local players such as Iran as well as Turkey and Saudi Arabia, the research looks modern reconstruction. Additionally, the study situates these developments within global shifts, such as changing U.S. and Russian strategies and China’s growing presence in the region. By analyzing these elements, it becomes clear that there are some main themes and potential paths for the political and economic advances that Syria can reach if it wants, based on regional ambitions, on worldwide tension.