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Soldiers ride atop an armored vehicle during a military parade in Idlib, Syria, on Dec. 8, 2025. 

Domestic political maneuvering and limits on foreign military support will constrain Syria's ability to rebuild its military following the end of the country's civil war.

Internal Divisions Will Hinder Syria's Military Modernization

Internal Divisions Will Hinder Syria's Military Modernization | RANE

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Despite Turkish training and weapons, Syria's military capabilities will remain limited amid the government's reliance on loyalists and efforts to consolidate power, slowing the integration of minority militias into the Defense Ministry and incentivizing the government to reach a comprehensive security agreement with Israel.

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Internal Divisions Will Hinder Syria's Military Modernization

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