Building a Syrian state in a time of civil war

Abstract

The solution to the Syrian crisis lies in building a state within rebel-held territory that can replace the regime in Damascus. But the effort to create institutions and integrate rebels is threatened by increasing political fragmentation and sectarian tensions. Overcoming these obstacles and establishing a new state amid civil war will require greater unity on the ground and support from outside ; Adam Baczko; Gilles Dorronsoro and Arthur Quesnay