Syria civil war will lead to 'soft' partition

With negotiations deadlocked, international actors are beginning to discuss proposals for federalism and partition

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  • Dividing lines
  • Soft partition
  • Internationally imposed partition?
  • Impact on stability
  • North-east
  • West
  • Economic viability
  • Sectarian partition?

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