The Syrian Civil War as a modern proxy-war

Abstract

One of the most intricate and destructive conflicts of the twenty-first century has been the Syrian Civil War, which started in 2011. Millions of people have been displaced, hundreds of thousands of people have died, and infrastructure and cultural heritage sites have been destroyed as a result of the conflict. The conflict, which started as a domestic uprising against the Assad regime, quickly expanded to involve both domestic and foreign parties. The involvement of outside parties in the conflict has been one of the main characteristics of the Syrian Civil War. This research paper investigates the extent to which the Syrian Civil War can be considered a modern proxy war. The study examines the involvement of regional and global actors in the conflict using a variety of primary and secondary sources, including academic literature, articles, and reports. The paper investigates the motivations and goals of the various actors, the nature and extent of their involvement, and the impact of their actions on the conflict's outcome and regional order. According to the findings, the Syrian Civil War is a modern proxy war, with multiple external powers using the conflict to advance their own interests and agendas. The paper concludes by highlighting the challenges and implications of proxy warfare for regional stability and international security.