Amid the sharp political divisions surrounding the concept of decentralization in Syria, and with the growing need for a system that restores developmental balance and ensures fairness in the distribution of power, this study offers a critical and in-depth analysis of the structure of Syrian decentralization as enshrined in legal and constitutional texts.
What does the study present?
- A precise analysis of the gaps in the current legal framework that have turned the spatial and electoral dimensions of decentralization into tools in the hands of the central authority, rather than safeguards for local independence.
- A review of the experiences of other countries that have undergone similar conflicts, drawing on their mechanisms to shield decentralization from political polarization.
- Proposals for constitutional and legal mechanisms that promote good governance, ensuring genuine representation and effective political participation at the local level.
Core Research Question:
What mechanisms should be institutionalized within the Syrian legal system to establish a sound decentralization structure that shields its spatial and electoral dimensions from the interests of dominant powers?