The escalating tensions in the region following the assassination of Hezbollah leaders and Israeli incursions into Lebanon have prompted strategic actions from Israel to sever ties between Syria and Hezbollah. Amidst this, the Syrian regime has announced plans to demobilize officers and reserve soldiers as part of a military restructuring strategy.
Internal Messages
Maan Talaa, from the Omran Center for Studies, views these decisions as reflecting the regime’s efforts to reshape its military networks for the future and maintain control over society, signaling the eventual return of refugees.
External Messages
At an external level, the regime’s decisions are sending messages to Arab countries and Israel. By prioritizing internal concerns, restructuring the military, and disarmament strategies, the regime aims to promote internal stability and shift towards a professional army, signaling a change in military doctrine.
Overall, the decisions made by the Syrian regime reflect a shift towards internal stability and professional militarization, signaling changes in their military strategy and sending indirect messages to both regional and external actors.
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