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Syria is directly linked to the 2011 Middle East uprisings as one of the nations where the protests escalated into a protracted civil war [1], [2]. Furthermore, the uprisings in Syria served as a focal point for regional power struggles and proxy interventions involving Iran and Saudi Arabia [3], [4], [5].
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The crises in the Middle East: reshaping the region's geopolitical ... link.springer.com 2 facts
referenceGunter and Saeed (2024) observe that the Arab Spring uprisings in Syria, Libya, and Yemen devolved into protracted civil wars driven by sectarian divisions, external interventions, and power struggles, ultimately leading to the rise of extremism and terrorism rather than prosperity.
accountUnited States efforts to form alliances with Sunni groups in Iraq and Syria after the Arab Spring resulted in the strengthening of fundamentalist groups such as Al-Qaeda and ISIS.
Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
accountIn 2011, widespread uprisings in the Middle East toppled regimes in Tunisia and Egypt, caused civil wars in Libya, Syria, and Yemen, and increased pressure on Jordan and Morocco to implement reforms.
The Role of Iran and Russia as Regional Powers in the Middle East ... academia.edu 1 fact
claimFollowing the Arab Spring, Iran's influence in the Middle East intensified significantly, as evidenced by its military support for regimes such as the Assad government in Syria, which altered local power balances.
War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org 1 fact
claimThe Arab Spring, beginning in 2011, created opportunities for Iran to expand its influence by exploiting the weakening of regimes and the onset of insurgencies in Syria, Yemen, and Iraq.