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"Fragmented Identities": An Analysis of Transformations in Syrian National Identity Based on the Findings of the 2025 Arab O

Volume 14|Issue 82| Sep 2026 |Articles

Abstract

​This study examines transformations in the perception of national identity in Syria during the post-conflict period, addressing the central question: How are Syrians redefining their national identity amid the reconfiguration of the state? The study seeks to fill a gap in the literature by connecting theoretical approaches to identity with a quantitative analysis of data from the 2025 Arab Opinion Index survey in Syria. It employs a logistic regression model to examine the effects of demographic, socioeconomic, educational, and sectarian variables, as well as their interactions. The findings indicate that national identity in Syria is not strongly associated with conventional individual-level characteristics; rather, it is shaped primarily by political and spatial contexts, with higher education and the interaction between sectarian affiliation and geography emerging as significant factors. The study concludes that national identity is not a fixed structure but rather an ongoing process of construction, even if its constitutive elements may appear stable. This process is closely linked to rebuilding the state on the foundations of citizenship and equality. The study recommends investing in education, strengthening trust in institutions, and addressing regional inequalities.​​

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​Senior Researcher, Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies. 

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